Warrington continued their dominant run in the Betfred Super League, registering a fifth straight victory with a 34‑24 triumph over the Huddersfield Giants at the Halliwell Jones Stadium. The match opened with Huddersfield taking an early advantage when Sam Halsall collected a loose ball and sprinted over the line, though his teammate George Flanagan missed the conversion attempt. Warrington quickly responded through Danny Walker, who crossed for a try, and Leon Hayes added the conversion, pushing the home side ahead.
The Wire soon seized control of the contest. In the 28th minute, James Bentley capitalised on a rapid off‑load from James Harrison, diving over to score. Just two minutes later Sam Powell followed suit, grounding another try, with Hayes again successful with both kicks.
By the end of the first half, Warrington had built a comfortable 22‑4 lead, thanks in part to a well‑executed move down the left flank that saw George Williams finish off a sweeping attack. After the interval, Huddersfield attempted to claw back into the game. Sam Halsall, who had already opened the scoring, added a second try by gathering Adam Clune’s kick and crossing the line, with Flanagan finally converting.
Warrington, however, answered immediately when Arron Lindop powered over for a try, and Hayes extended the margin further with a penalty goal. The Giants continued to press, and Sam Hewitt’s try was duly converted, narrowing the deficit. Connor Wrench then added a corner try, bringing Huddersfield within striking distance. Yet Warrington’s composure in the closing stages proved decisive.
Matty Ashton grounded a try in the final ten minutes, with Hayes adding the extra points. Huddersfield fought valiantly until the very end, with Jacob Gagai crossing for the Giants’ fifth try of the afternoon in the dying moments, but the result was already sealed. Meanwhile, Leeds re‑asserted themselves at the summit of the Super League table with a commanding 66‑16 victory over the York Knights at the LNER Community Stadium. The Rhinos displayed a relentless attacking display, with Riley Lumb achieving a remarkable hat‑trick of tries, while Chris Hankinson contributed two scores of his own and successfully kicked four conversions.
Their combined efforts helped Leeds surge past Wigan, who had moved above them the previous Friday. Leeds’ try‑scoring roster was extensive: Kallum Watkins, Mikolaj Oledzki, Lachie Miller, Matt Lodge, Ryan Hall, Brodie Croft and Ash Handley all crossed for points. In addition, Jake Connor added four conversions and Miller added a further one. York managed to avoid a shut‑out thanks to contributions from Sam Wood, Jon Bennison – who also converted two of his own tries – and David Nofoaluma.
The opening try of the match came early when Lumb, after a brief review, was awarded a corner try in the seventh minute. The decision was upheld, and he demonstrated his athleticism by scoring again just five minutes later with an acrobatic effort. Leeds built an imposing 36‑0 lead by halftime, courtesy of Hankinson’s first try – set up by Lumb – followed three minutes later by a Watkins score, an Oledzki close‑range effort, and a Miller try that stemmed from a precise pass by Cameron Smith.
The second half saw Matt Lodge add his debut try shortly after the restart, while York finally got on the scoreboard through Sam Wood. Leeds, however, continued their onslaught: Ryan Hall crossed for another try, and Lumb completed his hat‑trick shortly thereafter. He went on to score a fourth try just four minutes into the second half, further cementing Leeds’ dominance.
York managed two late scores through Bennison and Nofoaluma, but they were little more than consolation points in a game that highlighted Leeds’ offensive firepower and depth. Both matches underscored the intensity and quality of the Super League as the play‑offs approach. Warrington’s ability to recover from early setbacks and maintain pressure throughout the game demonstrated why they remain a formidable contender.
Leeds, on the other hand, showcased a breadth of talent across their squad, with multiple players capable of breaking the line and converting opportunities into points. As the season draws to its climax, fans can expect more high‑octane action, strategic battles, and the relentless pursuit of a place in the coveted play‑off positions. For those interested in following the competition, live streams of Super League fixtures are available, and tickets can be purchased through official channels.
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