Betfred Super League

Leeds (14) 16

Tries: Hall, Croft Goals: Connor 4

Leigh (14) 20

Tries: Charnley, Senior 2, Hanley Goals: Cook 2

A heroic Leigh Leopards rearguard action saw them ruin Leeds Rhinos’ 100% home record in Super League this season and pick up a vital two points in their hunt for a top-six spot.

Innes Senior scored two tries in the first half for the visitors but it was their defensive efforts after the break which caught the eye, limiting Leeds to just two points after half-time, and underlining the progress they have made under coach Adrian Lam.

On a balmy August evening, Leeds dominated the ball and the territory but were unable to break down the Leopards. Defeat means Wigan can go level on points with Leeds at the top of the table if they beat Bradford Bulls on Saturday.

Ryan Hall – who scored two minutes into his return from injury – looked to have been the hero late on for Leeds but his second try was chalked off after his trailing foot was adjudged to have been in touch.

More to follow.

Leeds: Miller; Newman, Bird, Handley, Hall; Croft, Connor; Oledzki, O’Connor, Jenkins, Hankinson,Watkins, C. Smith.

Interchanges: Holroyd, Cassell, McCormack, Lloyd.

Leigh: Armstrong; Senior, Badrock, Hanley, Charnley; Cook, Lam; Ofahengaue, Horne, Liu, Hughes, Trout, Brogan.

Interchanges: Ipape, Mulhern, Alick-Wiencke, Davis.

Sin-bin: Badrock (61 mins).

Referee: Chris Kendall.