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Leeds Rhinos Beat Wakefield Trinity as Jake Connor Stars with Four Try Assists
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5/1/2026AI summary

Leeds Rhinos Beat Wakefield Trinity as Jake Connor Stars with Four Try Assists

Leeds Rhinos defeated Wakefield Trinity 40-24 in a bruising Super League encounter at Headingley. Half-back Jake Connor delivered a masterclass with four try assists, having a hand in all three of Maika Sivo's tries. The reigning Man of Steel's performance further strengthens his case for an England recall ahead of the Rugby League World Cup. Leeds survived having three players sent to the sin-bin to secure their eighth win in 10 games, keeping them ahead of St Helens on points difference.

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Leeds Rhinos thrash Catalans Dragons 48-4 to stay top of Super League
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4/24/2026AI summary

Leeds Rhinos thrash Catalans Dragons 48-4 to stay top of Super League

Leeds Rhinos secured a dominant 48-4 victory over Catalans Dragons at Headingley, scoring eight tries to maintain their position at the top of Super League. Ash Handley opened the scoring after two minutes, with Maika Sivo and Ryan Hall adding further tries before half-time. Leeds ran in four more tries in a 16-minute spell after the break through Danny Levi, Cooper Jenkins, Brodie Croft and Hall again, before Leo Darrelatour scored a consolation try for Catalans and James McDonnell completed the rout. The win marks Leeds' fourth consecutive victory.

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Leeds Rhinos thrash Catalans Dragons to maintain Super League lead
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4/24/2026AI summary

Leeds Rhinos thrash Catalans Dragons to maintain Super League lead

Leeds Rhinos remained top of Super League with a commanding 48-6 victory over Catalans Dragons at Headingley. Ash Handley scored after just two minutes to set the tone, with Maika Sivo and Ryan Hall adding tries before half-time to establish a 16-0 lead. Danny Levi, Cooper Jenkins, Brodie Croft and Hall then crossed in a 16-minute spell after the break. Leo Darrelatour scored a consolation try for Catalans before James McDonnell completed the rout with Leeds' eighth try.

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McDermott Names Connor Central to England World Cup Plans, Slams Treatment by Predecessor
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McDermott Names Connor Central to England World Cup Plans, Slams Treatment by Predecessor

Brian McDermott has been unveiled as England's new head coach on a short-term deal for the Rugby League World Cup in Australia this autumn, beating Sam Burgess to the role. The former Leeds and London coach, currently working in the NRL with Gold Coast Titans, has confirmed Jake Connor - the 2025 Man of Steel - is central to his plans, while criticizing the 'tremendously unfair' treatment the 31-year-old received from predecessor Shaun Wane.

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