Warrington continued their impressive run in the Betfred Super League, notching a fifth straight win with a 34‑24 triumph over the Huddersfield Giants at the Halliwell Jones Stadium. The match began with Huddersfield taking an early lead when Sam Halsall collected a loose ball and dived over the line, although George Flanagan missed the subsequent conversion. Warrington answered swiftly; Danny Walker crossed for a try, and Leon Hayes added the extra points, flipping the momentum in favour of the home side. By the 28th minute, James Bentley capitalised on a quick off‑load from James Harrison, sending the ball across the line, and just two minutes later Sam Powell followed suit, with Hayes successfully converting both scores.
This flurry of points saw the Wire surge ahead, and they maintained the pressure throughout the first half. A well‑executed move down the left wing culminated in George Williams finishing the play, pushing Warrington’s lead to 22‑4 at the interval. The second half opened with Huddersfield attempting a comeback. Halsall, determined to make an impact, collected a kick from Adam Clune and grounded the ball for his second try of the evening, with Flanagan finally finding the posts.
However, Warrington’s resilience shone through as Arron Lindop crossed for the Wire, and Hayes added a penalty goal to stretch the margin further. Huddersfield fought back again when Sam Hewitt’s try was converted, and Connor Wrench later scored in the corner, narrowing the gap and injecting fresh tension into the contest. In the closing stages, Warrington sealed the win when Matty Ashton dived over, with Hayes converting the attempt. The Giants refused to surrender, and Jacob Gagai managed to cross for Huddersfield’s fifth try in the final minutes, but the result was already decided.
Meanwhile, over at the LNER Community Stadium, Leeds reclaimed the top spot in the Super League with a dominant 66‑16 victory over the York Knights. The Rhinos displayed an all‑out attacking display, with Riley Lumb leading the charge by scoring three tries and converting four kicks. Chris Hankinson contributed two tries of his own, also adding four successful conversions, while a host of other Leeds players crossed the line. Kallum Watkins, Mikolaj Oledzki, Lachie Miller, Matt Lodge, Ryan Hall, Brodie Croft and Ash Handley each added a try, showcasing the depth of Leeds’ offensive options.
Jake Connor supplemented the scoreboard with an additional four conversions, and Miller chipped in a penalty goal. York managed to avoid a shut‑out thanks to contributions from Sam Wood, Jon Bennison – who also kicked two conversions – and David Nofoaluma.
Lumb’s opening try, initially subject to a video review, was eventually confirmed after a brief delay, and he followed it up with a spectacular acrobatic effort just five minutes later. By halftime, Leeds had built a commanding 36‑0 lead, the result of Hankinson’s early try, set up by Lumb, and a rapid succession of scores that included Watkins, Oledzki and Miller, the latter finishing a brilliant pass from Cameron Smith. The second half saw Matt Lodge add his debut try shortly after the restart, while York finally got on the board through Wood.
Leeds responded instantly, with Hall scoring before Lumb completed his hat‑trick. Lumb continued his on‑fire performance, touching down for a fourth time just four minutes after the hour mark, and Leeds continued to pile on points, rendering York’s subsequent tries by Bennison and Nofoaluma largely inconsequential.
Both matches highlighted the attacking flair and defensive tenacity that have become hallmarks of the Super League as the play‑offs loom. Warrington’s ability to recover from early setbacks and maintain composure under pressure, combined with Leeds’ relentless scoring spree, suggest that these two clubs will be formidable contenders in the knockout stages. The victories also provided a boost to their respective league positions, with Leeds reclaiming the summit and Warrington solidifying their place among the top‑four teams. Fans can look forward to further high‑octane encounters as the season draws to its climax, with each side aiming to translate their recent form into a deep run toward the championship trophy.