Castleford coach Terry Matterson paid tribute to Kiwi Rangi Chase as his side moved into Super League play-off contention.

Chase was the architect of a one-sided weekend triumph over hosts Hull, scoring a brilliant interception try early in the match and adding another after the break, thanks to a cute dummy.

"I can't have any complaints, Rangi was excellent for us," said Matterson.

"We're in the run-in now and we're positioned okay but there is still a lot of work to be done.

"Our record on the road is outstanding, it's just at home where we are having some frustrations."

Hull KR coach Justin Morgan insists the pressure won't make his side buckle as the season reaches its business end.

Next week his team must travel to reigning champions Leeds for a Friday-night clash that will test their resolve against the league's big names.

"For a couple of weeks we have been really happy with our preparations and not wavered in our commitment to training but we have just come up a bit short and lost a couple of close games," he said, following a 40-18 win over Bradford.

"We wanted to maintain our spot in the top four and look forward to going to Leeds with a win behind us."

Frank assessments were the name of the game as Huddersfield Giants beat Harlequins.

Quins coach Brian McDermott labelled his side "absolutely terrible" and claimed their attacking play was a "joke".

Giants were inspired by former New South Wales full back Brett Hodgson but coach Nathan Brown still wasn't impressed with mid-table Warrington their next opponents.

"I honestly thought we were pretty average," he said, as the Giants moved third on the table.

"We found a way to win and that shows we are becoming a good team. We're not a great team though, only a good one."

Celtic Crusaders coach John Dixon could arguably be the man with the toughest job in Super League.

With only six points all season the new Welsh side have endured another week of torrid headlines.

First, the UK Border Agency confirmed it was investigating possible immigration offences at the club and then owner Leighton Samuel moved to reassure fans he would not walk away amid fears of financial difficulties.

But Dixon rallied his team to a win over fellow strugglers Salford and the former Brisbane Broncos assistant hailed their fighting spirit.

"Week in and week out, there are traits of this side that won't go away," he said.

"Sometimes the ball won't bounce in the right way and I've been proud of this team from week one. I was glad for the supporters who come here every week."

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