Hull KR delivered a masterclass performance, crossing the try line eight times and securing 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, and although a subsequent effort was overturned after a video review, Rhyse Martin capitalized on a high kick from Mikey Lewis to extend the lead to 12‑0 as Toulouse struggled to cope with the pressure. The Rovers continued to pile on the points, scoring two more tries on either side of the interval. First, Tyrone May handed the ball to Dean Hadley, who sprinted over for a try that doubled the score.
Shortly after the break, Joe Burgess added another try, pushing the tally to 24‑0 within three minutes of the restart. At this stage, the atmosphere began to shift dramatically against the hosts, who were already reeling from a previous Grand Final defeat. The onslaught did not stop there. Lewis, showcasing his speed and agility, broke through Toulouse's weakened defensive line and passed to hooker Jez Litten, who grounded the ball for the Rovers’ fifth try.
The visitors then seized an opportunity when Toulouse attempted to spread the ball wide; Peta Hiku intercepted the pass and sprinted the full length of the field to score, further demoralising the home side. Lewis continued to demonstrate his class by darting through the line again, setting up Jai Whitbread for the Rovers’ seventh try.
Burgess capped the evening with a second try of his own, sealing a dominant display and consigning Toulouse to their sixth straight defeat in the competition. In a separate fixture, Leigh returned to winning form in the Betfred Super League, edging out York with an 18‑6 victory after a hard‑fought contest 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 potentially pivotal moment in their season. The first half saw a back‑and‑forth exchange of scores, with Gareth O'Brien and Xavier Va'a each crossing for tries. A penalty kick by Adam Cook gave the visitors a narrow 8‑6 lead at halftime. The second half unfolded with Leigh’s Josh Charnley and Jacob Alick‑Wiencke adding two quick tries within ten minutes, helping the Leopards secure a comfortable win and climb to tenth place in the league standings.
Both clubs entered the match with identical records of two wins from seven games, but Leigh held a slight advantage in points difference, placing them a spot higher than York, who sat in 12th. Despite a spate of injuries, Leigh welcomed back several players, though key figures such as David Armstrong, Umyla Hanley and Bailey Hodgson remained sidelined. Among the returning talent was former York winger AJ Towse, who suffered a heavy tackle after collecting an early testing kick against 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. Leigh thought they had extended their lead when Edwin Pape’s grubber kick ricocheted off two York defenders and teammate Frankie Halton, only for Lachlan Lam to touch down the loose ball. The try was ultimately disallowed for off‑side, a decision that seemed to galvanise the hosts. York responded quickly, with Va'a powering 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 the break. The second half featured fewer clear‑cut opportunities, though Towse came close to scoring when a superb covering tackle stripped the ball from him during an acrobatic effort in the left corner. That defensive heroics sparked Leigh into action.
In the 56th minute, Charnley crossed in the right corner after a fluid passing sequence, giving the Leopards their second try of the night. Alick‑Wiencke then powered through a tentative York defence to notch his side’s third try, while Cook added another penalty to push the final score to 18‑6. York fought valiantly in the closing minutes, with Paul Vaughan nearly breaching the try line before being held up, but the effort was insufficient to overturn the deficit.
Mark Applegarth’s team suffered their fifth consecutive Super League loss, underscoring the challenges they face this season. 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+ throughout the campaign.