Hull KR delivered a spectacular performance, crossing the try line eight times and clinching their third consecutive win in the Betfred Super League with a decisive 46‑0 triumph over Toulouse. The match opened with Elliot Minchella putting the visitors ahead early on.
Although a second try from Minchella was later ruled out after a video review, Rhyse Martin capitalised on a high kick from Mikey Lewis to break through Toulouse's defence, extending the lead to 12‑0. The Rovers continued their on‑field onslaught, adding two more tries around the halftime interval. First, Tyrone May handed the ball to Dean Hadley, who sprinted over for a clean try, and shortly after the break Joe Burgess finished a flowing move to make the score 24‑0. The tide was clearly turning against the hosts, and the former Grand Final champions were not about to ease off.
A fifth try followed when Lewis exploited a frail Toulouse line, handing the ball to hooker Jez Litten, who grounded it for another score. Toulouse attempted to widen the play, but Peta Hiku intercepted a pass and raced the full length of the field, touching down for a spectacular try that underscored Hull KR’s defensive pressure.
Lewis, displaying his speed and vision once more, sliced through the opposition line and set up Jai Whitbread for the seventh try. Burgess then added his second try of the evening, sealing a dominant display and consigning Toulouse to their sixth straight defeat. In a separate fixture, Leigh returned to winning form in the Betfred Super League, edging out York 18‑6 at the LNER Community Stadium. Adrian Lam’s side had struggled in recent weeks, securing only one victory in their previous four outings across all competitions, making this result potentially pivotal for their campaign.
The first half saw an exchange of tries between Gareth O'Brien and Xavier Va'a, but a penalty from Adam Cook gave the visitors an 8‑6 lead at the break. The second half was a hard‑fought affair. Leigh’s former York winger AJ Towse, back from injury, made an immediate impact by delivering a crucial tackle that denied Scott Galeano.
O'Brien then finished a slick move to put Leigh ahead in the 14th minute. A contentious moment occurred when Edwin Pape’s grubber kick ricocheted off two York defenders and teammate Frankie Halton, only for Lachlan Lam to dive on the loose ball.
The try was ultimately disallowed for off‑side, igniting Leigh’s resolve. Leigh responded swiftly, with Va'a powering through to level the scores under the posts.
York’s try‑scorer was later sin‑binned for a shoulder charge, allowing Cook to slot a routine penalty and restore Leigh’s 8‑6 advantage heading into halftime. The second half offered few clear‑cut chances until Towse produced a spectacular aerial effort in the left corner, only to be denied by a well‑timed covering tackle that knocked the ball loose.
That defensive heroics sparked Leigh’s attack. In the 56th minute, Josh Charnley crossed in the right corner after a fluid passing sequence, giving Leigh their second try of the night. Jacob Alick‑Wiencke then powered through a tentative York defence for the third try, and Cook added another penalty, extending the lead to 18‑6. York fought back late, with Paul Vaughan nearly breaching the try line, but Leigh held firm.
Mark Applegarth’s side suffered their fifth consecutive Super League defeat, leaving them near the bottom of the table. Both matches were broadcast live on Sky Sports, which continues to provide comprehensive coverage of the Super League, featuring two exclusive live games each round and additional fixtures on Sky Sports+. Overall, Hull KR’s eight‑try barrage highlighted their attacking depth and defensive solidity, while Leigh’s gritty victory demonstrated their resilience and capacity to turn around a poor run of form. Both clubs will look to build on these performances as the season progresses, aiming to climb the league ladder and secure crucial points in the tightly contested competition.