Leigh continued their impressive run by defeating Warrington 28-12, moving them nearer to a coveted top‑four finish in the Betfred Super League. The home side, known as the Leopards, entered the match on a five‑game winning streak and opened the scoring quickly at Leigh Sports Village. In the first quarter of an hour, David Armstrong crossed the try‑line in the corner, and a sweeping counter‑attack finished by Lachlan Lam saw the ball touched down under the posts, giving Leigh a comfortable 10-0 lead. Warrington responded before the half‑hour mark when Adam Cook slotted a penalty after an obstruction was called against the home team.
The Wolves narrowed the gap shortly after when Toafofoa Sipley powered through the defence, cutting the deficit to 10-4. Cook missed a second penalty attempt from the right, but Leigh soon extended their lead again. Innes Senior dived over in the left‑hand corner, making it 16-6 at the break.
The second half began with some disciplinary drama. Early on, Leigh's prolific winger Josh Charnley was sent to the sin‑bin for a high tackle on Toby King. A few minutes later, Warrington’s Leon Hayes received a yellow card for a dangerous challenge on Owen Trout.
Despite the temporary numerical disadvantage, Leigh kept the pressure on. Joe Ofahengaue broke through the Wolves' line in the 53rd minute, scoring the fourth try for the home side.
Cook added the conversion and then slotted another penalty, pushing the score to 24-6. Umyla Hanley added another try for Leigh just before the hour mark, further extending the lead. Warrington managed to get back on the board late in the game when winger Albert Hopoate crossed in the right‑hand corner, narrowing the margin to 28-12 with ten minutes remaining.
Leigh saw out the final minutes without further scoring. A late try by Senior in the corner was disallowed after a video review showed a forward pass in the build‑up.
The Leopards' victory kept them level on 26 points with Warrington, who have played one fewer match, and reinforced their push for a top‑four spot. Head coach Adrian Lam praised his side’s resilience, noting that injuries forced several changes during the encounter. He highlighted the team’s physicality and determination, especially in the first half, which he described as "awesome".
Lam also confirmed that forward Frankie Halton suffered a suspected torn pectoral muscle, an injury that could sideline him for the rest of the season. Warrington’s manager Sam Burgess felt his team was unlucky, arguing that the final score did not reflect the closeness of the contest. He commented on Sky Sports that the second half began with great spirit from his side, but they were unable to convert that into points. In other Super League news, Huddersfield secured a hard‑fought 24-22 win over York, ending a 12‑match winless streak.
The match at the LNER Community Stadium was played in blustery conditions, with both sides trading early scores. A controversial early try for York was overturned after a review showed the ball had been grounded short of the line. Huddersfield eventually took the lead through a speculative kick from Paul McShane that bounced into the in‑goal area, allowing David Nofoaluma to dive over. York fought back, but a series of missed conversions kept them trailing.
Later, Catalans Dragons broke a four‑game losing run by edging out Toulouse 18-16 on a rain‑soaked night at Stade Ernest‑Wallon. Tommy Makinson scored two tries, capitalising on high kicks and the slippery surface. Toulouse had opened the scoring with a penalty from Jake Shorrocks, but Catalans responded quickly, with Guillermo Aispuro‑Bichet crossing for a try before halftime. The second half saw both teams exchange scores, but Makinson’s second try and disciplined defending helped the Dragons secure the win.
These matches illustrate the competitive balance within the Super League, where injuries, disciplinary actions, and weather conditions can all influence outcomes. Leigh’s continued consistency positions them as serious contenders for a top‑four finish, while teams like Huddersfield and Catalans demonstrate that perseverance can turn fortunes around even after a series of setbacks.
Fans can follow the action live on Sky Sports, which will broadcast every game this season, including exclusive live coverage of two matches each round and additional highlights throughout the week.