Jake Connor was the standout performer as Super League leaders Leeds Rhinos dismantled Toulouse Olympique with a staggering 46-0 victory, scoring eight tries in total. Connor himself crossed the line twice and successfully kicked seven conversions, propelling his side to a comprehensive win. Early in the match, Ned McCormack had a try ruled out for a knock‑on, offering Toulouse a brief glimmer of hope, but the visitors were quickly overwhelmed by a relentless Leeds onslaught. The opening salvo came twelve minutes in when Connor, aided by a clever pass from Riley Lumb, found a gap and touched down for the first try.
He then displayed his vision with a no‑look pass that set up Mikolaj Oledzki for the second score. Just before the halftime whistle, Tom Holroyd added a third try, capitalising on an off‑load from Presley Cassell. Leeds entered the break with a comfortable lead and momentum that would only increase after the interval.
The second half saw the Rhinos maintain their pressure. Four minutes after the restart, James McDonnell exploited a defensive lapse and scored his own try. Shortly before the hour mark, the ball was shifted from wing to wing, allowing Harry Newman to dive into the corner for another try, although Connor missed the conversion for the first time that night. He quickly redeemed himself four minutes later, gathering a high ball, breaking the line and grounding the ball for his second try of the evening.
The final two scores came from Brodie Croft and Lumb, each adding to an already lopsided scoreboard and confirming a dominant performance. Meanwhile, Wigan Warriors continued their impressive run, securing their tenth consecutive win across all competitions with a 20-8 triumph over local rivals Leigh Leopards. The match began at a frenetic pace, and Leigh's Adam Cook opened the scoring after nine minutes by converting a penalty following an infringement by Umyla Hanley. The early lead, however, was short‑lived as Wigan responded with sustained pressure.
Leigh attempted to keep Wigan at bay by throwing bodies into the defensive line, hoping to capitalize on a few errors from the hosts. Their efforts appeared to pay off midway through the first half when Jake Wardle broke free, sprinted almost the length of the field and passed to Liam Marshall, who grounded the ball in the corner. Unfortunately for Leigh, Wardle was penalised for a push on Hanley after a video review, and Cook opted to take the penalty kick, extending Leigh's lead to eight points. Just before the break, Wigan's momentum shifted dramatically.
Field, receiving a penalty deep in his own half, surged forward, slicing through the Leigh defensive line and racing to the opposition try‑line before any defender could react. His try narrowed the gap and set the tone for the second half. After the interval, Harry Smith's accurate kick further reduced Leigh's deficit. Four minutes later, Wigan seized the lead when Jack Hughes attempted an extra pass, which was picked up by Noah Hodkinson.
Hodkinson then found Bevan French, who sprinted under the posts for a try, putting the Warriors ahead. Leigh's coach Adrian Lam watched in frustration as his side suffered another costly handling error in the 51st minute.
Zach Eckersley intercepted a pass and raced to the line, scoring his own try. Wigan capitalised on the ensuing chaos; Eckersley's quick thinking allowed him to feed the ball to Hodkinson, who finished off the move for a fourth try in the corner, further extending Wigan's advantage. Leigh fought to regain a foothold, but Wigan's defence held firm, preserving a six‑point lead and handing Leigh their first loss in six games.
The Warriors' disciplined performance and ability to convert opposition mistakes into points highlighted why they remain strong contenders this season. On the same Friday, another milestone was celebrated as Joe Burgess reached 200 career tries, scoring twice in Hull KR's 40-16 victory over Bradford Bulls. Hull KR entered halftime trailing 16-10 but surged ahead in the second half with tries from Jez Litten, Tom Davies and Elliot Minchella, cementing their place in the top four. The weekend's fixtures also included Huddersfield Giants' 22-16 win over Hull FC on Thursday, July 30, and a packed schedule for August 1 featuring Castleford Tigers versus Warrington Wolves, York Knights versus St Helens, and Catalans Dragons versus Wakefield Trinity.
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 fixtures available on Sky Sports+. Overall, Leeds' eight‑try demolition of Toulouse and Wigan's resilient comeback against Leigh underscore the competitive intensity of the Super League, where precision, opportunism and the ability to turn defence into attack often decide the outcome.