Warrington continued their impressive run in the Betfred Super League, notching a fifth straight win by defeating Huddersfield Giants 34‑24 at the Halliwell Jones Stadium. The match began with Huddersfield taking an early advantage when Sam Halsall collected a loose ball and grounded it for a try, although George Flanagan missed the subsequent conversion. Warrington quickly responded when Danny Walker crossed the line, and Leon Hayes added the extra points, putting the home side ahead.
The Wire kept the momentum, and just two minutes later James Bentley capitalised on a swift off‑load from James Harrison, touching down to extend the lead. Hayes successfully converted both tries, further widening the gap. By the 28th minute, Warrington’s dominance was evident.
George Williams finished a sweeping move down the left wing, pushing the score to a comfortable 22‑4 at the interval. The halftime break gave both teams a chance to regroup, but Warrington emerged with renewed vigor.
Early in the second half, Halsall struck again for Huddersfield, catching Adam Clune's kick and scoring his second try of the game, with Flanagan finally finding the posts. However, Warrington answered back through Arron Lindop, and Hayes added a penalty goal to stretch the lead further. Huddersfield fought back valiantly.
Sam Hewitt’s try was duly converted, and Connor Wrench added a corner‑touchdown that narrowed the margin, keeping the Giants in contention. In the closing stages, Warrington sealed the win when Matty Ashton grounded for a try, with Hayes converting once more.
Huddersfield’s Jacob Gagai managed to cross for the Giants’ fifth try in the final minutes, but it was too little too late. The result not only secured Warrington’s fifth consecutive triumph but also cemented their position as a formidable force as the play‑offs loom. Meanwhile, Leeds reclaimed the top spot in the Super League with a commanding 66‑16 victory over York Knights at the LNER Community Stadium. The Rhinos displayed relentless attacking power, with Riley Lumb leading the charge by scoring three tries and converting four goals.
Chris Hankinson contributed two tries and also slotted four 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 added another four conversions, and Miller chipped in with a further conversion of his own. York’s side, though heavily outmatched, managed to avoid a shut‑out thanks to the efforts of Sam Wood, Jon Bennison (who also kicked two conversions) and David Nofoaluma. The opening try came early when Lumb’s corner effort was initially reviewed but ultimately upheld after a brief delay.
He then demonstrated his athleticism by scoring a second try just five minutes later, followed by a spectacular third try later in the first half, giving Leeds a 36‑0 lead at the break. The second half saw Leeds maintain their onslaught.
Watkins added his own try, Oledzki powered over close to the line, and Miller finished a sweeping pass from Cameron Smith. Matt Lodge celebrated his debut try shortly after the restart, while York finally got on the scoreboard through Wood. Leeds responded immediately, with Hall scoring and Lumb completing his hat‑trick. Lumb continued his scoring spree, touching down for a fourth time just four minutes after the hour mark, as Leeds kept piling points.
York managed two late consolation tries from Bennison and Nofoaluma, but they were mere footnotes in a match that highlighted Leeds’ attacking depth and clinical finishing. Both matches were broadcast on Super League platforms, and tickets for upcoming fixtures remain available for fans eager to witness the excitement live.
The latest league table reflects Warrington’s steady climb and Leeds’ resurgence to the summit, setting the stage for a thrilling play‑off series. For those following the sport, the Bench podcast with Jenna and Jon offers in‑depth analysis, while Sky Sports provides real‑time updates via WhatsApp, delivering news, video highlights, and expert commentary to keep supporters informed about every development in the Super League.