Jake Connor was the standout performer as Super League leaders Leeds Rhinos unleashed a torrent of points, crossing the try‑line eight times in a decisive 46‑0 victory over Toulouse Olympique. Meanwhile, Wigan Warriors kept their title chase alive, staying just two points shy of the summit after a solid 20‑8 triumph over the Leigh Leopards. Connor was directly involved in the majority of Leeds' scoring, notching two tries of his own and successfully converting seven attempts. His early impact set the tone for the match, although Toulouse did have a brief moment of hope when Ned McCormack saw a try ruled out for a knock‑on.
The decision was short‑lived, and the visitors endured a night of relentless pressure. The opening salvo came twelve minutes in when Connor, aided by a well‑timed pass from Riley Lumb, found a gap and dived over for the first try. Just moments later he displayed his vision with a no‑look flick that found Mikolaj Oledzki, who sprinted to the corner for Leeds' second score. As the first half drew to a close, Tom Holroyd added a third try after receiving an off‑load from Presley Cassell, extending the lead to a comfortable margin at the break.
The second half saw the onslaught continue unabated. Four minutes after the restart, James McDonnell exploited a defensive lapse and crossed for another try.
Near the hour‑mark, Leeds executed a sweeping move from wing to wing, culminating in Harry Newman touching down in the corner. Connor missed the conversion on this occasion – the first miss of the night – but quickly rectified the error four minutes later by scoring his second personal try, gathering a high ball and grounding it cleanly. Leeds' dominance was further cemented by late‑stage scores from Brodie Croft and Lumb, who each added a try to pad an already lopsided scoreboard.
The final whistle confirmed a comprehensive 46‑0 win, underlining Leeds' status as the team to beat this season. In the other headline fixture, Wigan Warriors recorded their tenth straight victory across all competitions with a 20‑8 win over local rivals Leigh Leopards. The match lived up to its reputation for intensity from the opening whistle. Leigh opened the scoring after nine minutes when Adam Cook slotted a penalty following an infringement by Umyla Hanley in front of the posts.
The Leopards quickly doubled their advantage five minutes later when Innes Senior finished a well‑worked move on the left wing, diving into the corner to make it 6‑0. Leigh's defensive line held firm for a spell, but Wigan began to apply sustained pressure, forcing errors that they capitalised on. A crucial moment arrived at the 29‑minute mark when Jake Wardle broke from his own line, passing to Liam Marshall, who sprinted almost the length of the field and grounded the ball in the corner. However, a video review showed Wardle had pushed Hanley, resulting in a penalty.
Cook elected to kick at goal, extending Leigh's lead to eight points. Just before halftime, Wigan's Tom Field seized a penalty deep in his own half, surged forward, and raced clear of the Leigh defense, sprinting to the opposite try‑line and grounding the ball before any defender could react. This try narrowed the gap and shifted momentum heading into the break. The second half saw the Warriors tighten their grip.
Harry Smith's successful penalty reduced Leigh's lead further, and four minutes later the visitors took the lead. A quick pass from Jack Hughes was collected by Noah Hodkinson, who found Bevan French charging forward; French dived under the posts to give Wigan the advantage. Leigh's coach Adrian Lam watched his side falter again in the 51st minute when a handling mishap allowed Zach Eckersley to intercept and sprint to the line for a try. Wigan capitalised on another Leopards error shortly thereafter, with Eckersley delivering a perfect pass to Hodkinson, who crossed for a fourth try in the corner.
Despite a spirited effort to claw back into the contest, Leigh could not recover, and Wigan finished with a six‑point cushion, handing the Leopards their first defeat in six games. Other notable moments from the round included Joe Burgess reaching a personal milestone of 200 career tries, scoring twice as Hull KR thumped the Bradford Bulls 40‑16.
Hull KR entered halftime with a 16‑10 lead, and a second‑half surge from Jez Litten, Tom Davies and Elliot Minchella secured their place in the top four. The weekend's fixtures also featured a 22‑16 win for Huddersfield Giants over Hull FC on Thursday, July 30, and a packed schedule for the following days, with matches such as Castleford Tigers vs Warrington Wolves, York Knights vs St Helens, and Catalans Dragons vs Wakefield Trinity slated for early August. Fans can follow every Super League game live on Sky Sports, which broadcasts two matches each round exclusively, while the remaining five fixtures are available via Sky Sports+. The league continues to offer streaming options without a contract, and tickets are on sale for upcoming matches.