Leeds Dominates Dream Team
Leeds Rhinos dominate the Super League Dream Team with six player selections.
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Key Points
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Lachie Miller led the Man of Steel standings for the opening nine rounds and remained in contention during the following part of the season before his hamstring injury ended his campaign.
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Maika Sivo scored 29 Super League tries in just 19 appearances and missed part of the season with a broken arm, according to the Yorkshire Evening Post’s assessment.
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The Sky Sports assessment said four players had appeared in the Dream Team previously, while the other nine were selected for the first time.
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Wigan’s relatively small representation came despite the club having already secured a domestic double and remaining in contention for a treble if it reached the Grand Final.
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Jake Connor was credited by the Yorkshire Evening Post with leading Super League in goals, points, try assists, attacking kicks, 40-20s and kicks in general play.
Leeds Rhinos dominated the 2026 Super League Dream Team with a record six players, according to BBC Sport. The selection includes half-backs Jake Connor and Brodie Croft, full-back Lachie Miller, winger Maika Sivo, centre Ash Handley and prop James McDonnell. Yorkshire Evening Post noted that Connor led the league in goals, points, try assists and attacking kicks, while Sivo scored 29 tries in just 19 appearances despite missing time with a broken arm.
Wigan Warriors and Leigh Leopards each placed two players on the 13-man squad, while Wakefield Trinity, Warrington Wolves and Toulouse Olympique each contributed one. The selections used a new voting system weighted toward the Man of Steel panel, with journalists contributing 30% and fans voting 20%, according to BBC Sport. Reigning champions Hull KR received no selections despite their title-winning campaign.
Miller's Dominant Early Season Cut Short by Injury
Lachie Miller led the Man of Steel standings for the opening nine rounds of the 2026 season. The Leeds full-back remained in contention throughout the middle stages before a season-ending hamstring injury derailed his campaign, according to reports. Despite the injury setback, Miller's standout performances early in the year earned him a spot on the Dream Team.
Sivo Shines Despite Missing Time With Broken Arm
Maika Sivo's selection to the Dream Team came despite him missing part of the season with a broken arm. Yorkshire Evening Post reported that the Leeds winger scored 29 Super League tries in just 19 appearances, averaging more than 1.5 tries per game. His prolific try-scoring rate placed him among the league's most dangerous attacking weapons.
Connor Leads League in Multiple Statistical Categories
Jake Connor retained his Dream Team position from 2025 by dominating individual statistics across the league. Yorkshire Evening Post credited the Leeds half-back with leading Super League in goals, points, try assists, attacking kicks, 40-20s and kicks in general play. Connor's all-around offensive contribution made him a clear selection for the elite 13-man squad.
Wigan's Limited Representation Despite Chasing Treble
Wigan Warriors saw just two players selected despite securing a domestic double and remaining in contention for a treble. Hooker Brad O'Neill and winger Zach Eckersley made the cut after the Warriors won the League Leaders' Shield. Serious About Rugby League subsequently created an alternate Dream Team that gave Wigan additional credit for their successful campaign.
New Voting System Brings First-Time Selections
Sky Sports assessment found that four players had appeared in the Dream Team previously, while nine were selected for the first time. The new voting structure weighted the Man of Steel panel heavily while incorporating journalist and fan input. Three players — Jake Connor, Umyla Hanley and James McDonnell — retained their spots from the 2025 Dream Team.
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