Hull KR unleashed an overwhelming performance, crossing the try line eight times and securing their third consecutive triumph in the Betfred Super League with a decisive 46-0 win over Toulouse. The visitors struck first when Elliot Minchella broke through early, and although a second try was later overturned after a video review, Rhyse Martin capitalised on a high kick from Mikey Lewis to extend the lead to 12-0 as Toulouse struggled to contain the aerial ball. The Rovers continued their onslaught, adding two more scores on either side of the interval. Just before the break, Tyrone May handed the ball to Dean Hadley, who sprinted over for a try that doubled the tally.
After the restart, Joe Burgess took advantage of a defensive lapse and touched down, pushing the score to 24-0 within three minutes of the second half. The atmosphere grew increasingly hostile for the home side as the reigning Grand Final champions pressed on, eventually scoring a fifth try when Lewis broke through the weakened Toulouse line and supplied the ball to hooker Jez Litten, who grounded it for another score.
Toulouse’s attempts to spread the ball wide were met with relentless pressure. Peta Hiku intercepted a pass intended for the left wing and raced the full length of the field, adding a spectacular try to the tally.
Lewis, demonstrating his speed and agility once more, sliced through the defense and set up Jai Whitbread for the Rovers’ seventh try, while Burgess capped off the night with his second try, 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 with a hard‑fought 18-6 victory at the LNER Community Stadium.
Adrian Lam’s side had managed only one win in their previous four outings across all competitions, making this result a potential turning point in their season. The first half saw Gareth O'Brien and Xavier Va'a each cross for tries, but a penalty from Adam Cook gave the visitors a narrow 8-6 lead at the break. The second half was a battle of endurance.
Josh Charnley and Jacob Alick‑Wiencke each added a try within ten minutes, helping the Leopards grind out the win and climb to 10th place on the league table. Both teams entered the match with two victories from their opening seven games, but Leigh held a superior points difference, placing them one spot above York in 12th place. Leigh, plagued by injuries, welcomed back several key players for the trip to North Yorkshire, though they still missed the services of David Armstrong, Umyla Hanley and Bailey Hodgson.
Among the returning talent was former York winger AJ Towse, who suffered a heavy tackle after collecting an early testing kick upon his return to his boyhood club. Towse later produced a crucial last‑ditch tackle to deny Scott Galeano, setting the stage for O'Brien to finish a slick move and give Leigh the lead in the 14th minute. A moment of controversy unfolded when Edwin Pape’s grubber kick ricocheted off two York defenders and teammate Frankie Halton, only for Lachlan Lam to dive onto the loose ball and ground it. The try was subsequently disallowed for off‑side, igniting Leigh’s resolve.
They responded quickly, with Va'a powering through under the posts to level the score. York’s try scorer was sin‑binned in the 29th minute for a shoulder charge, and Cook converted a routine penalty to restore Leigh’s 8-6 advantage heading into halftime. The second half featured few clear‑cut chances until Towse created a spectacular opportunity, only to have a well‑timed covering tackle strip the ball from his acrobatic attempt in the left corner. This defensive brilliance spurred Leigh on, and they capitalised in the 56th minute when Charnley crossed in the right corner after a fluid passing sequence.
Alick‑Wiencke then barreled through a tentative York defence to record his side’s third try, while Cook added another penalty, extending the lead to 18-6. In the closing stages, York fought back, with Paul Vaughan nearly breaching the try line, but Leigh’s defence held firm. Mark Applegarth’s side suffered their fifth consecutive Super League defeat. Overall, the weekend showcased Hull KR’s offensive firepower and defensive solidity, as they completely outclassed Toulouse, while Leigh demonstrated resilience and tactical discipline to secure a vital win over York, potentially altering the trajectory of their season.
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