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 shutout of Toulouse. The match opened with Elliot Minchella finding the net early, giving the visitors a foothold. Although a second try for Minchella was later ruled out after a video review, Rhyse Martin capitalised on a high kick from Mikey Lewis and powered through the Toulouse defence to extend the lead to 12-0.
The momentum continued unabated for the Rovers, who added two more scores surrounding the interval. Just before the break, Tyrone May delivered a clean pass to Dean Hadley, who sprinted over for a try that doubled the tally. After the restart, Joe Burgess took advantage of a lapse in the opposition’s line to score his own try, pushing the scoreboard to 24-0 within three minutes of the second half.
The hosts, last season's Grand Final champions, began to look increasingly vulnerable as Hull KR pressed forward. A fifth try came when Mikey Lewis, exploiting the frail Toulouse defensive line, sliced through and handed the ball to hooker Jez Litten, who touched down unchallenged.
The onslaught did not stop there. When Toulouse attempted to spread the ball wide to the left, Peta Hiku intercepted the pass, embarked on a blistering run the length of the field, and grounded the ball for another score, underscoring the visitors' clinical edge. Lewis, showcasing his speed and agility once more, darted through the defensive line and set up Jai Whitbread for the Rovers' seventh try. Burgess capped the evening with a second try of his own, sealing a commanding victory and consigning Toulouse to their sixth straight defeat.
The match highlighted Hull KR's attacking depth, defensive rigidity, and the ability to convert opportunities into points with ruthless efficiency. In a separate fixture, Leigh returned to winning form in the Betfred Super League, edging out York with an 18-6 hard‑fought victory at the LNER Community Stadium.
The Leopards had struggled in recent weeks, managing only one win in their previous four outings across all competitions. This win could prove pivotal as they aim to climb the table.
The first half saw Gareth O'Brien and Xavier Va'a each cross the line, trading tries that kept the score tight. A penalty from Adam Cook gave the visitors a slender 8-6 lead at the break. Both sides entered the match with two wins from their opening seven games, Leigh sitting one place higher than York due to a superior points difference.
Leigh, hampered by injuries throughout the season, welcomed back several players for the trip north, 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 early on after fielding a testing kick against his boyhood club.
Towse responded with a crucial last‑ditch tackle that denied Scott Galeano, and shortly thereafter, O'Brien completed a slick move to give Leigh the lead in the 14th minute. A potential second try for Leigh was controversially disallowed when Edwin Pape’s grubber kick ricocheted off two York defenders and teammate Frankie Halton before Lachlan Lam gathered the loose ball; the try was ruled out for off‑side. This setback seemed to galvanise the hosts, who responded quickly as Va'a powered under the posts to level the scores.
York’s sole try came from a player who was later sin‑binned for a shoulder charge in the 29th minute. Cook then slotted a routine penalty, restoring Leigh’s 8-6 advantage heading into halftime.
The second half was tight, with few clear chances, until Towse produced a spectacular effort that was thwarted by a superb covering tackle, which knocked the ball free from his acrobatic attempt in the left corner. That moment ignited Leigh, and they struck again in the 56th minute when Josh Charnley crossed the right‑hand side after a fluid passing sequence.
Jacob Alick‑Wiencke then forced his way through a tentative York defence to score the third try for the Leopards, while Cook added another penalty, extending the lead to 18-6. York fought back late, with Paul Vaughan nearly breaking through on the final try‑line, but the effort was halted, and Mark Applegarth’s side suffered their fifth consecutive Super League defeat.
The match underscored Leigh’s resilience, strategic adjustments, and the impact of returning players in turning a struggling campaign around. Both games were broadcast live on Sky Sports, which continues to provide comprehensive coverage of the Super League this season, offering exclusive live streams for two matches each round and additional fixtures on Sky Sports+.