Leigh’s impressive form continued as they dispatched Warrington 28-12, tightening their grip on a coveted top‑four spot in the Betfred Super League. The Leopards, eager to notch a fifth consecutive win, launched the encounter at Leigh Sports Village with a burst of energy.
Early on, David Armstrong stretched across the corner, setting up a sweeping counter‑attack that saw Lachlan Lam dive over under the posts, giving the home side a 10-0 advantage within the first quarter of an hour. The early dominance was reinforced when Adam Cook slotted a penalty in the 27th minute after an obstruction call against the Wolves. Warrington responded just after the half‑hour mark when Toafofoa Sipley powered through the defence, narrowing the gap. Cook missed a subsequent penalty attempt from the right, but Leigh quickly restored momentum as Innes Senior crossed in the left‑hand corner, extending the lead to 16-6 at the break.
The second half began with drama as Josh Charnley was sin‑binned for a high tackle on Toby King. Warrington’s Leon Hayes also saw yellow in the 51st minute for a dangerous challenge on Owen Trout, further tilting the contest in Leigh’s favour.
Seizing the opportunity, Joe Ofahengaue barged his way over for Leigh’s fourth try in the 53rd minute, with Cook adding the conversion and a further penalty to push the score to 24-6. Umyla Hanley added another strike for Leigh before the hour‑mark, widening the margin further. Warrington managed a consolation try when winger Albert Hopoate touched down in the right corner with ten minutes remaining, but the Leopards held firm.
A late try by Senior was disallowed for a forward pass, yet Leigh’s relentless pressure kept them on course toward the top‑four finish. The win left Leigh level on 26 points with Warrington, who have a game in hand. Head coach Adrian Lam praised his side’s resilience, noting the squad had to adapt to injuries during the match.
He highlighted the physicality and determination displayed, despite confirming that forward Frankie Halton suffered a suspected torn pectoral muscle that could sideline him for the rest of the season. Warrington’s manager Sam Burgess felt his team was unlucky, arguing the final score did not reflect the tightly contested nature of the game. He emphasized the spirited second‑half effort, even though points eluded them. In other Super League action, bottom‑placed Huddersfield broke a 12‑match winless streak with a nail‑biting 24-22 triumph over York at the LNER Community Stadium.
The match unfolded in blustery conditions, with both sides exchanging blows. An early try for York was overturned after a review showed the ball was grounded short under pressure from George Flanagan. Huddersfield then surged ahead when Paul McShane’s speculative kick rebounded into the in‑goal area, allowing David Nofoaluma to dive over, followed by a successful conversion from Jon Bennison.
York fought back as Lewis Jagger’s footwork and strength saw him score, but Flanagan’s conversion kept Huddersfield ahead. A controversial obstruction call nullified a York try in the 34th minute, leaving the half deadlocked at 6‑6. In the second half, Tuimoala Lolohea chased his own kick, touching down after a collision with defender Toa Mata'afa, with Flanagan adding the extras to make it 12-6.
York responded with a corner try from Scott Galeano, though they missed the conversion. Lolohea then set up a teammate, and Flanagan’s kick gave Huddersfield breathing room.
A further try from Zac Woolford, converted by Flanagan, extended the lead to 24-10. York mounted a late surge, with Jordan Thompson and Tom Inman crossing in quick succession, and Bennison’s conversion narrowing the deficit to two points, but Huddersfield held on for the win. Meanwhile, the Catalans Dragons snapped a four‑match losing run with an 18-16 away victory over Toulouse at the rain‑soaked Stade Ernest‑Wallon. Tommy Makinson was the standout, scoring two tries.
After an early penalty from Jake Shorrocks gave Toulouse the lead, Makinson collected a high kick from Toby Sexton and, exploiting the slick surface, grounded the ball in the 14th minute. Guillermo Aispuro‑Bichet added a try just before halftime, and his conversion pushed the visitors to a 12-2 advantage.
Toulouse, who had won three straight fixtures prior, fought back early in the second half when Romeo Tropis crossed wide on the left after a pass from Benjamin Laguerre. Makinson secured his second try with 13 minutes left, again benefitting from a superb Sexton assist. Shorrocks’ second penalty trimmed the margin, but Aispuro‑Bichet’s late penalty and a last‑minute converted try from Toulouse’s Joe Cator kept the contest close.
These matches underline the competitive intensity of the Super League this season, with Sky Sports broadcasting every game live, offering two exclusive live fixtures each round and the remaining five matches shown throughout the week. The league’s dynamic landscape promises further excitement as teams battle for playoff positions and the ultimate championship.