Zak Hardaker

Elliot Minchella celebrates the semi-final win over Wigan. (Photo: Olly Hassell/SWpix.com)

Elliot Minchella returns to Wembley as key man after using Rhinos pain as fuel

Hull FC's Josh Griffin celebrates scoring a try but it as in vain as Leigh won again (Picture: Paul Currie/SWpix.com)

Hull FC unable to halt Leigh Leopards' superb run

Sauaso Sue's challenge sparked a melee. (Photo: John Clifton/SWpix.com)

Four players banned in wake of Hull derby as panel issues 17 charges in total

Leeds Rhinos look on dejected as St Helens score another try. (Picture: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com)

Saints 24 Rhinos 12 - Grand Final heartache but only the start for Smith's side

Leeds Rhinos celebrate a Liam Sutcliffe try. (Picture: Manuel Blondeau/SWpix.com)

Catalans 10 Leeds 20 - Liam Sutcliffe the hero in bad-tempered play-off clash

Leeds Rhinos will be without Rhyse Martin this week. (Picture: SWPix.com)

Super League's best goalkickers - How banned Rhyse Martin compares with rivals

Rohan Smith has overseen three departures since taking over at Leeds Rhinos. (Picture: SWPix.com)

Rohan Smith discusses Jack Walker future as he rules out Magic Weekend addition

Shaun Wane is preparing England for their mid-season fixture. (Picture: SWPix.com)

Wane explains absence of Leeds duo as he talks up Wardle and Hall

Blake Austin will be a Leeds Rhinos player in 2023. (Picture: SWPix.com)

Rhinos rediscover identity with Blake Austin tailor-made for new philosophy

Leeds Rhinos celebrate James Bentley's first try. (Picture: Bruce Rollinson/YP)

Leeds 24 Wakefield 6 - James Bentley steals show on Rohan Smith's Headingley bow

Leeds Rhinos' Ash Handley scores a try despite the attention of Salford Red Devils' Kallum Watkins. Picture: John Clifton/SWpix.com

Salford 23 Leeds Rhinos 8: No winning start for Rohan Smith

Zak Hardaker will line up for Leeds against Salford on Sunday. (Picture: SWPix.com)

Zak Hardaker on health, play-off hopes and long-term future

Zak Hardaker during a training session. (Picture: SWPix.com)

Rohan Smith provides positive update on Zak Hardaker and Richie Myler

Zak Hardaker has been sidelined since suffering a seizure. (Picture: SWPix.com)

Leeds Rhinos provide positive injury update with Zak Hardaker back in training

Zak Hardaker during his first training session back at Leeds. (Picture: SWPix.com)

Leeds boss Jamie Jones-Buchanan reacts to Zak Hardaker health scare

Zak Hardaker during his first training session back at Leeds Rhinos. (Picture: SWPix.com)

Zak Hardaker stood down by Leeds Rhinos after being rushed to hospital

Zak Hardaker is hoping to face Hull KR on Friday night. (Picture: SWPix.com)

Leeds Rhinos v Hull KR - Zak Hardaker named in squad but must prove fitness

Off we go: James Donaldson scores the Rhinos' first try against Toulouse.
Picture: Bruce Rollinson

Inside RL Podcast: Hardaker at Rhinos, Wakefield's woes, Kear out

Zak Hardaker and Ryan Hall celebrate Leeds' 2014 Challenge Cup victory. (Picture: SWPix.com)

Ryan Hall backs Zak Hardaker to have positive impact on return to Leeds Rhinos

Zak Hardaker is set to make his second debut for Leeds Rhinos this week. (Picture: SWPix.com)

Zak Hardaker's first words after securing Leeds Rhinos return

INTEREST: From Featherstone Rovers in Zak Hardaker. Picture: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com

Featherstone interested in Zak Hardaker following his departure from Wigan
Featherstone Rovers are interested in signing Zak Hardaker following his departure from Wigan Warriors but head coach Brian McDermott admits his club's part-time status makes a move unlikely.

Lee Radford saw his side claim a fourth straight Super League win. (Picture: SWPix.com)

Lee Radford distances Castleford Tigers from Zak Hardaker

Ian Watson, pictured, has discussed the Zak Hardaker situation. (Picture: SWPix.com)

Ian Watson rules out Huddersfield Giants move for Zak Hardaker

Zak Hardaker is up for grabs after leaving Wigan Warriors. (Picture: SWPix.com)

Zak Hardaker set for return to Yorkshire after leaving Wigan Warriors

Picture by Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com - 17/03/2022 - Rugby League - Betfred Super League Round 6 - Wigan Warriors v Castleford Tigers - DW Stadium, Wigan, England - Castleford's Jake Trueman is congratulated on scoring a try against Wigan.

Fonua sin-binning proves costly for beaten Tigers

Hull KR's Ryan Hall: Top form. Picture: SWPix

Why Hull KR star Ryan Hall must get the nod from England coach - Dave Craven

Hull FC's Adam Swift scores their first try. (JONATHAN GAWTHORPE)

Hull FC lose out as Wigan player accused of racial comment

Derrell Olpherts scores his second try. Picture by Alex Whitehead/SWpix.com.

Tigers give their all but Wigan prove too strong

Time to stake claim: Niall Evalds. Picture: SWPix

Wigan Warriors v Castleford Tigers - Battle of the England No 1s

Leeds Rhinos' Kyle Eastmond on Leeds Rhinos debut against Wigan Warriors. (Alex Whitehead/SWpix.com)

Leeds Rhinos 6 Wigan Warriors 19: Kyle Eastmond thwarted on return to Super Leag...

Castleford will be hoping to see fans back inside Wheldon Road at some point during the 2021 Super League season. Picture: Tony Johnson

Why Super League’s Castleford Tigers believe that 2021 could be their year

Lesson learned: Hull KR’s Elliot Minchella has fought his way back to the top flight after a chequered start at Leeds. Picture:Bruce Rollinson

Hull KR’s Elliot Minchella determined to make most of second Super League chance
SIMPLY playing in Super League again, let alone earning high praise for the quality of his displays, is something Hull KR’s Elliot Minchella admits wondering might never happen after a chequered start to his career at Leeds Rhinos.

Wigan Warriors' Jake Bibby (second right) goes over for a try against Wakefield. Picture: PA.

Wakefield Trinity 22 Wigan Warriors 23 - We paid Wigan too much respect, admits ...

Huddersfield's Aidan Sezer (PIC: TONY JOHNSON)

Huddersfield Giants 10 Wigan Warriors 42: Sezer's sin-bin leaves Giants ruined

Hull FC's Great Britain tourist Jake Connor

Versatile Hull FC back Jake Connor is hoping for Great Britain Lions centre bert...

Jake Trueman.

Australian duo set to start for GB as Jake Trueman left out

Wigan Warriors' Zak Hardaker (PIC: SWPIX)

Great Britain shock call-up for ex-Leeds Rhinos and Castleford Tigers star Zak H...

Morgan Escare. PIC: Allan McKenzie\SWPix.com.

Wigan Warriors full-back Morgan Escare joins Wakefield Trinity

Hull FC head coach Lee Radford after defeat to Wigan.
(Picture: Jonathan Gawthorpe)

Frustrated Hull FC boss Lee Radford left to rue another tight loss

Hull's Jamie Shaul is tackled by Wigan's Oliver Gildart.
(Picture: Jonathan Gawthorpe)

Hull FC 14 Wigan Warriors 15 - Hardaker puts the boot in as Wigan edge Hull

Rovers' Adam Quinlan.

Wigan Warriors 52 Hull KR 10: Warriors show no mercy to poor Robins

Hull KR's Josh Drinkwater (Picture: Jonathan Gawthorpe)

Relegation battle on the cards for ailing Hull Kingston Rovers

Wigan's Zak Hardaker and Jake Shorrocks tackle Castleford's Chris Clarkson.

Wigan Warriors 6 Castleford Tigers 4: Powell inflicts defeat on Tigers

WELCOME BACK: Wigan's Zak Hardaker runs at Sydney Roosters' Mitchell Aubusson during the World Club Challenge match in February. Picture: Martin Rickett/PA

Castleford Tigers v Wigan Warriors – Zak Hardaker braced for hostile reception o...

Zak Hardaker.

Dave Craven: '˜If' is the key word on Hardaker's Wigan road to redemption

Michael Shenton

Super League 2018: We don't want to be one-season wonders says Castleford Tigers...

Zak Hardaker is unavailable for selection for the Grand Final due to a breach of club rules, say Castleford Tigers (Picture: Bruce Rollinson).

Castleford Tigers discipline Hardaker and omit him from the club's first Grand F...

Oli Holmes breaks through the Wakefield Trinity ranks. (Picture: Scott Merrylees)

Grand Final build-up: Confident Holmes shrugs off Hardaker absence

The contenders: Zak Hardaker, Albert Kelly and Luke Gale

Man of Steel 2017: Zak Hardaker, Albert Kelly, Luke Gale - vote for who should ...

Brad Singleton.

Singleton hoping for '˜miracle' recovery from injured Ward

Luke Gale is hoping he can make a return to action for Castleford Tigers to face St Helens this Thursday. Picture: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com

Video: Gale eyes return to help guide Castleford Tigers towards dream finale

IN THE RUNNING (from left): Zak Hardaker, Albert Kelly and Luke Gale

Dave Craven: Hard to split 2017 Man of Steel contenders

Wigan's Sam Tomkins has not been as lavish with praise of Castleford as some rivals have.

Sam Tomkins questions Castleford Tigers' style and knockout pedigree

Castleford's Luke Gale: Also contender for Man of Steel.

Dave Craven: Time to pick that all-important Super League Dream Team

The Castleford's squad celebrate Mike McMeeken's try.

GALLERY: How Castleford Tigers stormed to first League Leaders' Shield in 91-yea...

Jake Webster completes his hat-trick

Four-try Webster seals Castleford's first crown

Luke Gale scores the Tigers' first try.

Castleford fend off spirited fightback from Hull

Zak Hardaker celebrates scoring Castleford Tigers' third try against Leeds Rhinos last weekend. Picture: Bruce Rollinson

Zak Hardaker commits to Castleford Tigers with permanent switch from Leeds Rhino...

Zak Hardaker dives over for the Tigers' third try. Picture Bruce Rollinson

Leeds 12 Castleford Tigers 23: Hardaker returns to inflict defeat on Rhinos

England head coach Wayne Bennett.

Bennett's puzzling selections leave me opting to walk the dog