Hull KR unleashed a spectacular display, crossing the try line eight times as they clinched their third consecutive Betfred Super League triumph with a commanding 46-0 win over Toulouse. The match opened with Elliot Minchella putting the visitors ahead 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 when Toulouse failed to contain the ball. The Rovers continued their onslaught, adding two more scores around the interval.
First, Tyrone May delivered a deft handoff to Dean Hadley, who sprinted over for a try, and shortly after the restart Joe Burgess powered over to push the tally to 24-0. Toulouse’s defence began to crumble as the defending champions, fresh from last season’s Grand Final victory, struck again.
Lewis broke through the frail defensive line and passed to hooker Jez Litten, who touched down for the fifth try. The visitors showed no mercy; when Toulouse attempted to swing the ball wide, Peta Hiku intercepted the pass and ran the length of the field for a spectacular try. Lewis, demonstrating his class, sliced through the line once more, setting up Jai Whitbread for the seventh score, and Burgess added a second try for himself to seal a dominant evening, leaving Toulouse on the brink of their sixth straight defeat. In a separate fixture, Leigh returned to winning form in the Betfred Super League, edging out York 18-6 in a hard‑fought contest at the LNER Community Stadium.
Adrian Lam’s side had managed just one victory in their previous four outings across all competitions, making this result a potential turning point in their campaign. 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 halftime.
In the second half, Josh Charnley and Jacob Alick‑Wiencke added tries within a ten‑minute span, helping the Leopards climb to tenth place on the ladder. Both clubs entered the match with two wins from seven games, Leigh sitting one spot higher than York thanks to a superior points difference. Despite an injury list that still featured absentees such as David Armstrong, Umyla Hanley and Bailey Hodgson, Leigh welcomed back several players, including former York winger AJ Towse, who suffered a hard hit after collecting an early testing kick on 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.
Leigh appeared to have a second try 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. The try was ultimately disallowed for off‑side, a decision that seemed to galvanise the home side.
York responded with a powerful drive from Va'a under the posts to level the scores. York’s try scorer was later sin‑binned for a shoulder charge, and Cook converted a routine penalty to restore Leigh’s 8-6 advantage before the break. The second half offered few clear‑cut opportunities until Towse created a chance that was thwarted by a superb covering tackle, which knocked the ball loose during his acrobatic effort in the left corner.
That defensive heroics sparked Leigh into action. In the 56th minute, Charnley sliced through the right‑hand side and grounded the ball for the Leopards’ second try of the night. Shortly after, Alick‑Wiencke powered past a tentative York defence to record his side’s third try, while Cook added another penalty to cement an 18-6 lead. York fought back in the closing stages, with Paul Vaughan coming agonisingly close to a try, only to be held up short on the line.
Despite their efforts, the visitors held firm, and Mark Applegarth’s York side suffered a fifth consecutive Super League defeat. Both matches underscore the shifting dynamics within the league, with Hull KR’s ruthless efficiency highlighting their championship credentials, while Leigh’s gritty win may signal a resurgence after a period of mixed results. Sky Sports continues to broadcast every Super League game live this season, offering exclusive live coverage of two fixtures each round and additional matches on Sky Sports+.