00:01Leeds Rhinos moved two points clear at the top of the Super League table after battling
00:07to a crucial victory over St. Helens in an entertaining contest at Headingley Stadium
00:12in Leeds. With first place on the line, Leeds showed resilience to overturn a half-time
00:18deficit and secure a result that puts daylight between themselves and both St. Helens and
00:24Warrington in the standings. St. Helens struck first through Alex Wormsley before Chris Hankinson
00:31responded for the Rhinos on his 100th Super League appearance. Kyle Felt and Tristan Saylor
00:38then helped the visitors establish a 16-10 lead heading into the break.
00:45Leeds hit back immediately in the second half with Harry Newman, sustained pressure created
00:51by Jake Connor's booming kick. Connor then proved decisive, kicking a penalty to level
00:56the scores before adding another after David Klemmer was sent to the sin bin for a late challenge.
01:05With St. Helens down to 12 men, Leeds seized control. Connor's influence continued as he
01:10produced a superb dummy to create the opening for Maker Sivo, who crossed late on to seal
01:15the victory. The win strengthens Leeds Rhinos position at the summit of the table and underlines
01:21their credentials as genuine Super League title contenders.
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