Sunday Social: Jake Connor masterclass, Rangi Chase reveals favourite Super League player & more try records

Josh McAllister
Jake Connor

Jake Connor shines

Jake Connor returned in style in Hull’s 48-16 victory over Salford.

He missed the club’s defeat to St Helens in round two.

With six assists and a try for himself, it’s no doubt the individual performance of the weekend in the Super League!

Rangi Chase reveals favourite Super League player

2011 Man of Steel winner Rangi Chase has named Jake Connor as one of his favourite current Super League players.

Chase, 35, re-signed with League 1’s Rochdale Hornets for the 2022 season. He featured in their Challenge Cup defeat against Barrow over the weekend.

Ken Sio record

Salford’s Ken Sio has become the first player to score a try in seven consecutive games for the club since 2008.

Former Salford star Stefan Ratchford was the last player to accomplish the impressive record.

Sio has scored six tries so far in 2022 – the most in the Super League competition. Salford fell to their first defeat of the season so far at Hull over the weekend, with Sio crossing in the second half.

Josh Charnley scores 200

Josh Charnley crossed for his 200th Super League try in Warrington’s 32-18 win in Toulouse.

He is now the all-time third highest try scorer in the Super League.

The England international crossed for his 250th career try in the club’s victory over Castleford in round two.

Away days

Credit to all the fans who will travel to France this year to support their side.

Warrington made the trip over the weekend to face Toulouse, with a number of fans travelling to cheer the Wolves to victory.

Royal Navy’s cup run comes to an end

The Royal Navy’s dream Challenge Cup run came to an end over the weekend.

They opened their 2022 cup campaign with a huge 60-0 victory over Bridgend Blue Bulls. Along the way, the Royal Navy also defeated the British Army and York Acorn in their magnificent cup run.

They fell to a 66-6 defeat to Championship outfit Batley Bulldogs in the fourth round.

Challenge Cup round-up: Royal Navy run comes to an end, York defeat Newcastle & history made

Reserves returns

The Reserves League is back!

A handful of first-team Super League players featured over the weekend, including Wakefield’s Mason Lino and Huddersfield’s Michael Lawrence.

Phoenix Laulu-Togaga’e was also named at full-back for Hull KR less than 24-hours after making his Super League debut.

300 for Zak Hardaker

Zak Hardaker made his 300th career appearance against Huddersfield on Thursday night.

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