Barrie McDermott’s Super League Stories and predictions: Hull Kr to constantly rise when Wigan Warriors come to the city | Rugby League Messages

Barrie McDermott from Sky Sports Rugby League will guide us with the biggest stories and its big predictions for the bike seven from the Super League season…

On Thursday evening I thought Leeds was solid without being spectacular, but when I was leaving the match, take James McDonnell home and the way he played.

As we know, Leeds signed the Kallum Watkins back and all the talk is about where it will play and what type of role it will have and how the environment will be in the environment.

He is the winner and was there at the time of the golden generation, so he knows what victory looks like, and knows what is needed to this point and knows what he is to stay there.

What he does, however, creates a really healthy competition in the group, and this is probably evident in the way McDonnell played. He knows he must be on top and James Bentley is the same, Morgan Gannon is the same.

It is this environment that brings the best in people and will exclude the worst, because if they cannot endure this competition, they tend to be in it too long.

It was good grades for Leeds, but in the end, Salford and the situations in which they are, now it’s just a shame. We said it before, but it is necessary to sort it earlier than later.

HULL KR VS WIGAN WARRIORS – Friday 11th April (Sky Sports Action, 19:30)

It is a bike game on Friday evening when Hull Krus has received Wigan in large final playback since 2024. Kr comes outside the back outside the very impressive derby performance in what could be a complex accessory against Hull FC in the Challenge Cup.

They came out with an enormous loan and I think we will learn much more about Hull KR and their mentality and their attitude in this.

Wigan was the big winners in their last match against Salford, but the last month was not great for Wigan, they have a little fluctuations. Every great team will have a fluctuation at some point in the season – will this game be such a point where Wigan starts to get his season back on the track in the most demanding circumstances?

It is always a huge atmosphere in Hull KR and Wigan after winning the morality. But the momentum you got Robins means it is a definitive game 50-50.

Mikey Lewis is not available for Hull KR, his absence would weaken any side. But Litten was excellent last week and shows that Willie Peters’s quality is at your fingertips when one of the best players in the league can leave and still don’t stop how dangerous they are.

It could be a few points in both directions that ensure victory.

Barrie’s forecast: Hull Král Win.

Stelens vs Wakefield Trinity – Friday 11th April (Sky Sports+, 20:00)

This is difficult to try to predict. St Helens is at the moment in the real dorm. Even if they win, you have the impression that it is not enough for the camp and spectators to settle and be happy.

Last week they also miss several hias players, so they are very down on the numbers.

Wakefield is a really complicated opposition, they can give someone a game on the day. Daryl Powell brought a side that is in his image – throw the ball around, ask questions, then be to defense STOIC.

This is difficult for the saints, but I feel that they have to win, so I support them.

Barrie’s forecast: St. Helens will win by 7 points.

Warrington Wolves vs Hull FC – Saturday 12th April (Sky Sports+, 17:30)

Warrington got into a bag for the Challenge Cup and just gather dynamics. George Williams came up with the decisive game of the match, but the mentality to stay in Grind, stayed in the distance and really tried to cross their opposition.

They have some classy players, have confidence and look forward to this game.

Hull FC under John Cartwright are a different prospect together, but last week they were amazed at the Challenge Cup. It was an opportunity that reminded them that they still had a lot of work.

I think they are a good side, but not good enough to go to Warrington and win.

Barrie’s prediction: Warrington by 8 points.

Castleford Tigers vs Leigh Leopards – Saturday 12th April (Sky Sports+, 20:00)

This is simple. If Leigh appears with the right approach, they get victory and get some points while they do it.

But Castleford Tigers has to improve, have to improve, start to understand what is needed to win the game.

For Danny McGuira you can see how frustrated he is whenever he talks about his party. He talks about what they do in the week and how it is not reflected on the day of the match. This shows the frustration they feel, because it is a person who knows how to win and knows what it is all about. He tries to get the best from his team.

Barrie’s prediction: Leigh wins 12 points.

HUDDERSFIELD GIANTS VS CATALANS DRAGONS – Sunday 13th April (Sky Sports+, 15:00)

There is a lot of saying about Catalans and Toulouse and the French presence in our game. I am always for Catalan dragons, you have to work, we have to support them as best we can.

There are other elements outside the fields that are taken into account, but in terms of poli-raised in the big finals and won the Challenge Cup. You can’t ask what Steve Mcnamar and his team have done over the last decade.

This game against the Giants must do their belongings on the pitch to calm down what’s going on outside the field.

It looks like it’s just a harder and harder and harder for Luka Robinson’s team.

Barrie’s prediction: Catalans will win by 12 points.

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