Hull KR unleashed an overwhelming 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 began with Elliot Minchella breaking the deadlock for the visitors early on, and although a second try of his 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 struggled to contain the ball in the air. The Rovers continued their onslaught, adding two more scores around the interval. First, Tyrone May handed the ball to Dean Hadley, who sprinted over for a try that doubled the margin.
Shortly after the break, Joe Burgess finished a fluid move, pushing the tally to 24-0. Toulouse’s situation deteriorated further as the reigning Grand Final champions struck again. Mikey Lewis, exploiting gaps in the Toulouse defence, sliced through and passed to hooker Jez Litten, who grounded the ball for the fifth try. The hosts attempted to widen the play, but Peta Hiku intercepted a left‑side pass and raced the full length of the field to score, showcasing the Rovers' defensive pressure.
Lewis continued to demonstrate his attacking flair, darting past the line once more to set up Jai Whitbread for the seventh try. Burgess then added his second of the evening, sealing a dominant display and handing Toulouse their sixth straight defeat. In a separate fixture, Leigh returned to winning form in the Betfred Super League, edging out York 18-6 after a hard‑fought contest at the LNER Community Stadium.
Adrian Lam's side had managed only one victory in their previous four matches 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 an 8-6 lead at the break. In the second half, Josh Charnley and Jacob Alick‑Wiencke added tries within ten minutes, helping the Leopards secure the win and climb to tenth place in the league table.
Both clubs entered the match with two wins from seven games, Leigh sitting one spot above York thanks to a superior points difference. Leigh, hampered by injuries, welcomed back several players but still missed the services of David Armstrong, Umyla Hanley and Bailey Hodgson. Former York winger AJ Towse, now with Leigh, suffered an early hard hit on his return to his hometown club but responded with a crucial tackle that denied Scott Galeano, setting the tone for the encounter.
Towse’s defensive effort was rewarded when O'Brien completed a slick move to score in the 14th minute, giving Leigh the lead. A contentious moment followed when Edwin Pape’s grubber kick ricocheted off two York defenders and teammate Frankie Halton, allowing Lachlan Lam to dive on the loose ball.
The try was ultimately disallowed for offside, prompting Leigh to regroup and answer with Va'a’s powerful run 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 heading into halftime. The second half offered few clear opportunities until Towse created a spectacular chance, only to have his acrobatic effort in the left corner knocked loose by a determined defender.
That moment reignited Leigh’s momentum. In the 56th minute, Charnley finished a move in the right corner, securing the visitors’ second try. Alick‑Wiencke then powered through a tentative York defence for the third try, and Cook added his third penalty, extending the lead to 18-6. York pressed for a comeback in the final ten minutes, with Paul Vaughan nearly breaking through on the away try‑line, but the Leopards held firm.
Mark Applegarth’s side suffered their fifth consecutive Super League loss, underscoring Leigh’s resurgence. Both matches illustrate the shifting dynamics within the Super League, with Hull KR’s relentless attack and defensive solidity delivering a shutout, while Leigh’s gritty performance signals a potential revival after a difficult spell. Sky Sports will continue to broadcast every Super League game live throughout the season, offering exclusive live coverage of two matches each round and additional fixtures on Sky Sports+.