Jake Connor was the standout performer as Super League leaders Leeds Rhinos delivered a crushing 46-0 victory over Toulouse Olympique, crossing the try‑line eight times and converting seven of those scores. Connor himself accounted for two of the tries and added seven successful kicks, driving the Rhinos to a commanding win.
Early in the match, Ned McCormack had a try ruled out for a knock‑on, offering Toulouse a fleeting glimmer of hope, but the visitors soon found themselves overwhelmed by Leeds' relentless attack. The opening quarter saw Connor exploit a gap at the twelve‑minute mark, assisted by Riley Lumb, to register the first try of the evening. He then displayed his vision with a no‑look pass that set up Mikolaj Oledzki for the second score.
Just before the break, Tom Holroyd added a third try after receiving an off‑load from Presley Cassell, extending the lead further. Leeds continued to pile on the pressure after the interval.
Four minutes into the second half, James McDonnell found a seam in the Toulouse defence and touched down. Shortly before the hour mark, the ball was shifted quickly from wing to wing, allowing Harry Newman to dive over in the corner, although Connor missed the conversion for the first time that night. He quickly redeemed himself four minutes later, catching a high ball and grounding it for his second try of the match.
Late‑stage scores from Brodie Croft and Riley Lumb completed the rout, leaving the scoreboard at an unassailable 46‑0. In the other headline fixture, Wigan Warriors secured their tenth consecutive victory across all competitions by defeating local rivals Leigh Leopards 20-8.
The encounter was high‑tempo from the first whistle. Leigh opened the scoring after nine minutes when Adam Cook slotted a penalty following an infringement in front of the posts involving Umyla Hanley. Wigan responded with a series of attacking moves. Jake Wardle broke away from his own line and passed to Liam Marshall, who sprinted nearly the length of the field before being brought down in the corner.
However, a video review showed Wardle had pushed Hanley, resulting in a penalty. Cook elected to kick for goal, extending Leigh's lead to eight points.
Leigh's defence held firm for much of the first half, but three minutes before the break, Wigan's field player exploited a penalty deep in his own half, burst through the Leopards line and raced to the posts, narrowing the gap. After the break, Harry Smith's kick further reduced Leigh's deficit. Four minutes later, Wigan took the lead when Jack Hughes attempted a pass that was intercepted by Noah Hodkinson, who found Bevan French. French sprinted under the posts for a try, giving the Warriors the advantage.
Leigh coach Adrian Lam's frustration grew in the 51st minute when a handling error allowed Zach Eckersley to intercept a pass and race to the line for a try. The Warriors capitalised on another Leopards mistake shortly after, with Eckersley delivering a precise pass to Hodkinson, who crossed in the corner for a fourth try. Despite Leigh's attempts to mount a comeback, Wigan maintained composure, building a six‑point cushion and handing Leigh their first loss in six games.
The round also featured a milestone for Hull KR's Joe Burgess, who celebrated his 200th career try by scoring twice in a 40-16 triumph over Bradford Bulls. Hull KR entered halftime with a 16-10 lead, then added further points through Jez Litten, Tom Davies and Elliot Minchella in the second half, securing a top‑four finish. Other results from the weekend included Huddersfield Giants' 22-16 victory over Hull FC on Thursday, and a packed schedule for the following weekend with Castleford Tigers hosting Warrington Wolves, York Knights taking on St Helens, and Catalans Dragons facing Wakefield Trinity. Sky Sports will broadcast every Super League match live this season, with two fixtures each round shown exclusively on the main channel and the remaining five available via Sky Sports+.
Overall, Leeds' clinical execution and Wigan's resilient comeback underscored the competitive intensity of the Super League, while individual achievements such as Burgess's 200‑try landmark added extra narrative to an eventful round of rugby league action.