Headline: Leeds Rhinos Defeat St Helens to Claim Top Spot in Super League
Leeds Rhinos regained the top position in the Super League after an impressive away victory against St Helens, finishing the match at 34-6. This significant win marks the Rhinos’ first triumph at Saints since March 2023 and sets the stage for a crucial match next Saturday, where they can secure the League Leaders’ Shield for the first time in 11 years if they overcome second-placed Wigan.
The Rhinos displayed a commanding performance, highlighted by Cameron Smith’s standout individual try, as they built an 18-point lead by halftime. The win presents a substantial blow to St Helens’ aspirations for playoff qualification, as they failed to capitalize on Hull KR’s recent heavy defeat by Wigan. St Helens now find themselves two points adrift of the sixth-placed Robins with only two games left in the season.
As the Super League action continues, all eyes will be on Leeds as they prepare for a decisive clash against Wigan.
Betfred Super League
St Helens (0) 6
Tries: Welsby Goals: Sailor
Leeds (18) 34
Tries: Hankinson, Smith, Newman, Hall, Handley, Croft Goals: Connor 5
St Helens: Sailor; Douglas, MacDonald, Welsby, Cross; Robertson, Lomax; Suluka-Fifita, Shorrocks, Klemmer, Davies, Wright, Host.
Interchanges: Walmsley, Humphreys, Keeley, Evans.
Sin-bin: Suluka-Fifita (15 mins)
Leeds: Miller; Hall, Bird, Handley, Newman; Croft, Connor; Oledzki, O’Connor, Jenkins, Watkins, Hankinson, Cassell.
Interchanges: Holroyd, Smith, Levi, Lodge.
Referee: Marcus Griffiths.
Betfred Super League
St Helens (0) 6
Tries: Welsby Goals: Sailor
Leeds (18) 34
Tries: Hankinson, Smith, Newman, Hall, Handley, Croft Goals: Connor 5
Leeds Rhinos moved back to the top of Super League on points difference with a rare and comprehensive away win at St Helens.
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The Rhinos’ first win at Saints since March 2023 means they will secure their first League Leaders’ Shield for 11 years if they beat second-placed Wigan in a decider for the trophy next Saturday.
Cameron Smith scored the pick of the Rhinos’ six tries on the night with a stunning individual effort as they raced into a commanding 18-point lead at the break.
Defeat for St Helens signals a damaging blow to their hopes of making this season’s play-offs, failing to capitalise on Hull KR’s heavy defeat last night by Wigan, staying two points below the sixth-placed Robins with two games remaining.
More to follow.
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St Helens: Sailor; Douglas, MacDonald, Welsby, Cross; Robertson, Lomax; Suluka-Fifita, Shorrocks, Klemmer, Davies, Wright, Host.
Interchanges: Walmsley, Humphreys, Keeley, Evans.
Sin-bin: Suluka-Fifita (15 mins)
Leeds: Miller; Hall, Bird, Handley, Newman; Croft, Connor; Oledzki, O’Connor, Jenkins, Watkins, Hankinson, Cassell.
Interchanges: Holroyd, Smith, Levi, Lodge.
Referee: Marcus Griffiths.
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