Leigh continued their impressive run in the Betfred Super League by defeating Warrington 28-12, a result that brings them within striking distance of a top‑four finish. The Leopards entered Leigh Sports Village eager for a fifth consecutive win and they made an immediate impact, racing to an early lead that set the tone for the match.
The opening fifteen minutes saw David Armstrong launch a long ball into the corner, where Lachlan Lam collected it and surged forward, finishing a sweeping counter‑attack with a try under the posts. The conversion gave the home side a comfortable 10-0 advantage and put Warrington on the back foot.
Warrington responded after a few minutes when Adam Cook of Leigh slotted a penalty from 27 minutes into the game after an obstruction was called against the visitors. However, the Wolves kept pressing and Toafofoa Sipley powered through the Leigh defence just after the thirty‑minute mark, narrowing the gap and restoring some belief to the away side. Cook missed a second penalty attempt from the right, but Leigh quickly restored momentum. Innes Senior crossed the try‑line in the left corner, extending the lead to 16-6 at the halftime break.
The first half was characterised by Leigh’s physicality and quick ball movement, while Warrington struggled to find a consistent attacking platform. The second half began with a disciplinary incident as Josh Charnley was sent to the sin bin for a high tackle on Toby King.
Shortly after, Warrington’s Leon Hayes received a yellow card for a dangerous challenge on Owen Trout, further tilting the balance in Leigh’s favour. Taking advantage of the numerical superiority, Joe Ofahengaue broke through the defensive line to score Leigh’s fourth try in the 53rd minute. Cook added the conversion and followed it with another penalty, pushing the score to 24-6.
Umyla Hanley added a further try for Leigh, slicing through the visiting defence and cementing a 30-6 lead as the clock ticked past the hour mark. Warrington managed to get on the board late in the game when winger Albert Hopoate finished in the right corner, but the result was already beyond doubt.
Leigh’s momentum continued through the closing stages, although a late try by Senior was ruled out for a forward pass, meaning the final score remained 28-12. The win leaves Leigh level on 26 points with Warrington, who have played one fewer match, intensifying the race for the coveted top‑four positions. Head coach Adrian Lam praised his side’s resilience, noting the squad had to cope with several injury‑related changes during the encounter.
Lam highlighted the performance of Frankie Halton, who suffered a suspected torn pectoral muscle that could sideline him for the remainder of the season. "I thought we were resilient today, hung in there and played really well," Lam said.
"The first half was awesome, we left a few tries on the board, but we were physical and up for the challenge." Warrington’s boss Sam Burgess expressed disappointment, feeling the scoreline did not reflect the closeness of the contest. "It is one of those games where the scoreline probably didn't reflect how tight the game was," Burgess told Sky Sports.
"In the second half we started with great spirit, but we just couldn't get any points." Beyond the Leigh‑Warrington clash, the weekend featured other notable Super League action. Bottom‑of‑the‑table Huddersfield broke a 12‑game winless streak with a 24‑22 triumph over York at the LNER Community Stadium.
The match was a seesaw battle, highlighted by a contentious early decision when Tom Inman appeared to score, only for a video review to show he had grounded the ball short under pressure from George Flanagan. Huddersfield eventually took the lead when Paul McShane’s speculative kick bounced into the in‑goal area and David Nofoaluma pounced for a try, with Jon Bennison converting. York fought back, with Lewis Jagger’s footwork and strength enabling him to cross, though Flanagan’s conversion kept Huddersfield ahead. A 34‑minute try for York was disallowed for obstruction, leaving the half dead‑locked at 6‑6.
In the second half, Huddersfield’s Tuimoala Lolohea chased his own kick, regaining possession and diving over for a try, while York responded through Scott Galeano’s corner effort, albeit unconverted. Flanagan’s accurate goal‑kicking extended Huddersfield’s lead, and despite a late surge from York that saw Jordan Thompson and Tom Inman score, the home side held on for a narrow victory. Further down the ladder, Catalans Dragons snapped a four‑match losing streak with an 18‑16 win at Toulouse.
On a rain‑soaked Stade Ernest‑Wallon, Tommy Makinson capitalised on a high kick from Toby Sexton, skidding over for a try in the 14th minute after Toulouse had taken an early penalty lead via Jake Shorrocks. Guillermo Aispuro‑Bichet added a try before halftime, and his conversion pushed the visitors ahead 12‑2. Toulouse fought back in the second half, with Romeo Tropis crossing the line after a swift pass from Benjamin Laguerre. However, Makinson secured his second try with thirteen minutes remaining, again benefitting from Sexton’s playmaking.
Shorrocks’ second penalty narrowed the gap, and a late penalty from Aispuro‑Bichet kept the score close, before Toulouse’s Joe Cator converted a last‑minute try, ensuring a thrilling finish. These fixtures illustrate the competitive nature of the Super League this season, with teams jostling for position and every point proving crucial. Sky Sports continues to broadcast all matches live, offering fans comprehensive coverage, including two exclusive live games each round and additional fixtures throughout the week. The race for the top four remains open, and Leigh’s recent performance suggests they will be a formidable contender as the season progresses.