Jake Connor was the standout performer as Super League leaders Leeds Rhinos unleashed a torrent of points, scoring eight tries in a commanding 46‑0 victory over Toulouse Olympique. Meanwhile, Wigan Warriors kept pace in the title race, edging Leigh Leopards 20‑8 to stay just two points shy of the summit. Connor was directly involved in the majority of Leeds' scoring, crossing the line twice and successfully converting seven of the eight tries. The Rhinos wasted no time establishing dominance; just twelve minutes into the encounter, a slick passing move involving Riley Lumb created a gap for Connor to dash over for the opening try.
Not long after, Connor displayed his vision with a no‑look pass that set up prop Mikolaj Oledzki for the second score of the night. As the first half drew to a close, Tom Holroyd added a third try after a clever off‑load from Presley Cassell, extending the lead to an unassailable margin before the break.
The second half saw the onslaught continue. James McDonnell exploited a defensive lapse four minutes after the restart to notch another try. Near the hour‑mark, Leeds executed a dazzling wing‑to‑wing switch that saw Harry Newman dive into the corner to score, although Connor missed the conversion for the first time in the match.
He quickly redeemed himself four minutes later, gathering a high ball, breaking a tackle and grounding the ball for his second try of the game. Late‑stage scores from Brodie Croft and again Lumb padded the total, sealing a 46‑0 rout that left Toulouse searching for answers.
Across the other fixture, Wigan recorded their tenth straight victory in all competitions by beating neighbours Leigh Leopards 20‑8. The match began with an early strike from Leigh’s kicker Adam Cook, who slotted a penalty after a infringement in front of the posts involving Umyla Hanley. However, Wigan responded with relentless pressure. Jake Wardle broke from his own line, finding Liam Marshall, who sprinted almost the length of the field to score in the corner.
A video review, however, ruled Wardle guilty of a push on Hanley, and Cook opted to take the penalty, extending Leigh’s lead to eight points. Leigh’s defence had been solid for much of the first half, but a lapse three minutes before the break allowed Wigan’s Field to burst through from deep inside his own half, sprinting past the Leopards line and grounding the ball for a try that put the visitors ahead.
After the interval, Harry Smith’s accurate kick reduced the deficit further, and just four minutes later, Wigan seized the lead. A loose ball was gathered by Noah Hodkinson, who fed Bevan French for a try under the posts. Leigh coach Adrian Lam’s frustration grew in the 51st minute when a handling error allowed Zach Eckersley to intercept and race to the line for a try. The Warriors capitalised on another Leopards mistake shortly after, with Eckersley delivering a pinpoint pass to Hodkinson, who crossed for a fourth try in the corner.
Despite Leigh’s attempts to claw back, Wigan’s defence held firm, stretching their lead to six points and handing Leigh their first defeat in six games. The weekend also featured a milestone for Hull KR’s Joe Burgess, who celebrated his 200th career try by scoring twice in a 40‑16 victory over Bradford Bulls. Hull KR entered halftime ahead 16‑10 and then surged in the second half as Jez Litten, Tom Davies and Elliot Minchella added further tries, propelling the reigning champions into the top four of the league.
Other results from the round included Huddersfield Giants edging Hull FC 22‑16 on Thursday, and a full slate of upcoming fixtures: Castleford Tigers versus Warrington Wolves, York Knights against St Helens, and Catalans Dragons taking on Wakefield Trinity on Saturday. Sky Sports will broadcast every Super League match live this season, with two games each round shown exclusively on the main channel and the remaining five streamed via Sky Sports+.
Overall, Leeds’ clinical execution and Wigan’s resilient comeback underscore the intensity of this Super League campaign, as both clubs vie for the top spot while the rest of the league battles for positioning and survival.