Hull KR delivered a spectacular performance, crossing the try line eight times and securing their third consecutive Betfred Super League triumph with a decisive 46‑0 win over Toulouse. The match opened with Elliot Minchella breaking the deadlock for the visitors early on, and although a subsequent try 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 contain the aerial assault.
The Rovers continued to pile on the points, scoring before and after the interval. In the first half, Tyrone May handed the ball to Dean Hadley, who sprinted over for a try, while three minutes into the second half Joe Burgess added another score, pushing the total to 24‑0.
The on‑field pressure intensified for the French side, and the defending Grand Final champions added a fifth try when Lewis once again penetrated a weakened defensive line and passed to hooker Jez Litten, who touched down. Toulouse’s attempts to spread the ball to the left were thwarted when Peta Hiku intercepted a pass and raced the length of the field to score, further widening the margin. Lewis, showcasing his speed and vision, sliced through the defense again, setting up Jai Whitbread for the Rovers’ seventh try.
Burgess completed the night’s tally with a second try of his own, 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 an 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 an 8‑6 lead at halftime. The second half saw Leigh’s experience shine through.
Josh Charnley and Jacob Alick‑Wiencke each scored within ten minutes, helping the Leopards secure the win and climb to tenth place on the league table. Both clubs entered the match with two victories from their opening seven games, but Leigh sat a place higher—12th versus 13th—thanks to a superior points difference.
Leigh, hampered by injuries, welcomed back several players, though key figures such as David Armstrong, Umyla Hanley and Bailey Hodgson remained sidelined. Former York winger AJ Towse, returning to his boyhood club, suffered a hard hit from an early testing kick but responded with a crucial tackle that denied Scott Galeano. The hosts took the lead in the 14th minute when O'Brien completed a slick move and stretched for the line. A controversial moment arose when Edwin Pape’s grubber kick bounced off two York defenders and teammate Frankie Halton, with Lachlan Lam grounding the loose ball.
The try was ultimately disallowed for off‑side, sparking a renewed surge from Leigh. Xavier Va'a answered with a powerful drive under the posts, leveling the score.
York’s try scorer was sin‑binned in the 29th minute for a shoulder charge, allowing Cook to slot a routine penalty and restore Leigh’s 8‑6 advantage heading into the break. The second half featured few clear chances until Towse produced a spectacular effort in the left corner, only to be denied by a covering defender who stripped the ball from his grasp. That defensive heroics reignited Leigh’s momentum. In the 56th minute, Charnley finished a move in the right corner, giving Leigh their second try of the night.
Alick‑Wiencke then powered through a tentative York defense for a third try, and Cook added another penalty, extending the lead to 18‑6. York fought back in the closing minutes, with Paul Vaughan nearly breaching the try line, but their hopes were extinguished as Mark Applegarth’s side suffered their fifth consecutive Super League defeat. The match underscored Leigh’s resilience and highlighted the impact of returning players, while Hull KR’s comprehensive win demonstrated their offensive potency and defensive solidity, positioning both clubs favorably as the season progresses.
Both games were broadcast live, with Sky Sports continuing its commitment to show every Super League match this season, offering two exclusive live fixtures each round and additional coverage on Sky Sports+.