Leigh stun leaders Leeds 20-16 at Headingley
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- Leigh Leopards won 20-16 at Headingley, handing table-toppers Leeds Rhinos their first home defeat of the season on the UK's hottest day of the year
- Innes Senior scored two first-half tries for Leigh, with Josh Charnley and Umyla Hanley also crossing as the visitors built a 20-16 lead early in the second half
- Ryan Hall thought he had tied the scores with three minutes remaining, but the video referee ruled his foot was in touch as he grounded the ball in the corner, sealing Leigh's win
- Leigh's defence held firm despite second row Andy Badrock being sin-binned with 17 minutes to go, surviving heavy Leeds pressure with what the report describes as 'desperate, scrambling' defending
- Warrington Wolves beat York Knights 30-10 at the Halliwell Jones Stadium to reclaim third place, with 18-year-old Ewan Irwin scoring twice and adding four goals
- Hull KR eased past Catalans Dragons 28-10 with Jack Broadbent touching down twice in a dominant first half that sent them 22-6 ahead at the break
- Leeds' defeat opens the door for Wigan Warriors to draw level on 36 points at the summit when they visit Bradford Bulls on Sunday, while Leigh moved six points clear of St Helens in the playoff race
Why it matters: Leigh's victory moved them six points clear of St Helens in the race for a playoff spot, while Leeds' first home loss of the season gives Wigan the chance to go level on 36 points at the top. The match was decided by a video referee call that denied Ryan Hall a game-tying try in the final three minutes, underscoring how fine the margins are at the Super League summit.
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