Leigh continued their impressive run by defeating Warrington 28-12, moving them within striking distance of a top‑four finish in the Betfred Super League. The Leopards, who were chasing a fifth successive victory, started the match at Leigh Sports Village with high intensity.
Early on, David Armstrong broke through the defense and stretched out for a try in the corner, while Lachlan Lam completed a sweeping counter‑attack that saw him cross under the posts, giving the home side a 10-0 lead within the first quarter of the game. Warrington responded in the 27th minute when Adam Cook slotted a penalty after an obstruction was called. The Wolves narrowed the gap shortly after the half‑hour mark when Toafofoa Sipley powered through the Leigh line, reducing the deficit. Cook attempted another penalty from the right side but missed, yet Leigh quickly restored their momentum.
Innes Senior scored his own try in the left corner, extending the lead to 16-6 at the break. The second half began with some discipline issues. Leigh’s prolific winger Josh Charnley was sent to the sin bin early after a high tackle on Toby King, while Warrington’s Leon Hayes received a yellow card in the 51st minute for a dangerous challenge on Owen Trout. Despite being a man down, Leigh pressed on.
Joe Ofahengaue broke through the Wolves’ defense to score the fourth try for Leigh in the 53rd minute, and Cook added the conversion as well as another penalty, pushing the score to 24-6. Umyla Hanley then sliced through the visiting backline, further extending Leigh’s dominance before the hour mark. Warrington managed to get on the board late in the game when winger Albert Hopoate touched down in the right corner, narrowing the margin to 28-12 with ten minutes remaining. Leigh held on through the final minutes, although Senior’s late corner try was ruled out for a forward pass.
The result keeps Leigh level on 26 points with Warrington, who have a game in hand, and reinforces their push for a top‑four spot. Head coach Adrian Lam praised his side’s resilience, especially after having to make several changes due to injuries.
He noted that Frankie Halton suffered a suspected torn pectoral muscle, which could end his season prematurely. Lam said, "We were physical, we stuck together and played well despite the setbacks. The first half was fantastic and we left a few chances on the table, but overall we showed great character." Warrington’s boss Sam Burgess felt his team were unlucky with the final scoreline, stating on Sky Sports, "The score doesn’t reflect how tight the game was. In the second half we showed great spirit but couldn’t convert it into points." In other Super League action, bottom‑placed Huddersfield finally broke a long winless streak with a 24-22 triumph over York at the LNER Community Stadium.
The match was a seesaw battle in windy conditions. Early on, Tom Inman appeared to give York the lead after a quick pass from Cody Hunter, but a video review showed the ball was grounded short under pressure from George Flanagan. Huddersfield took the lead within two minutes when Paul McShane’s speculative kick bounced into the in‑goal area and David Nofoaluma pounced for a try, with Jon Bennison converting. Mathieu Cozza missed a chance to pull Huddersfield back when he fumbled over the line, but Lewis Jagger’s footwork and strength allowed him to score six minutes later, narrowing the deficit.
Flanagan then restored York’s lead with a conversion. A 34th‑minute try for York was disallowed for obstruction after a review, leaving the half tied at 6-6. The second half saw Huddersfield take the lead again when Tuimoala Lolohea chased down his own kick, dived with defender Toa Mata'afa, and secured a try, followed by Flanagan’s conversion to make it 12-6. York answered with a try by Scott Galeano, but Lolohea set up a successful conversion, giving Huddersfield breathing room.
Flanagan added a sniping try for York, but Huddersfield’s Zac Woolford and later Jordan Thompson and Tom Inman kept the pressure on, with Bennison’s conversion bringing York within two points before the final whistle. Further down the ladder, Catalans Dragons halted a four‑match losing run by edging Toulouse 18-16 in a rain‑soaked encounter at Stade Ernest‑Wallon. Tommy Makinson was the standout, scoring two tries. He collected a high kick from Toby Sexton and, using the slick surface to his advantage, dived over in the 14th minute after Toulouse had taken an early lead via Jake Shorrocks’ penalty.
Guillermo Aispuro‑Bichet added a try just before halftime and converted, putting the visitors ahead 12-2. Toulouse, who had won three straight fixtures prior, fought back in the second half.
Romeo Tropis broke through on the left for a try, though it was unconverted. Makinson secured his second try with 13 minutes left after another precise pass from Sexton. Shorrocks added a second penalty for Toulouse, and Aispuro‑Bichet’s late penalty kept the score close. Toulouse’s Joe Cator finished the match with a last‑minute converted try, but the Dragons held on.
These results underline the competitive nature of the Super League this season, with several teams jostling for playoff positions while others battle to avoid relegation. Sky Sports continues to broadcast every game live, offering exclusive coverage of two matches each round and additional fixtures throughout the week. Fans are encouraged to secure tickets early and enjoy the action either in stadiums or via the league’s streaming platforms.