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Hull KR secures win against Leigh Leopards in Super League clash

BBC Sport • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 19, 2026, 9:33 PM

Last updated Jun 19, 2026

Hull KR secures win against Leigh Leopards in Super League clash
Summary

Hull KR defeated Leigh Leopards 22-8 in a Super League match on June 19, 2026. Joe Burgess opened the scoring with a try, followed by Peta Hiku's attempt, putting Hull KR ahead 10-4 at halftime after Jacob Alick-Wiencke's try for Leigh. Further tries by Jai Whitbread and Bill Leyland ensured the home side's victory, despite Bailey Hodgson's late consolation score for Leigh. Hull KR's win places them just two points behind second-placed Warrington.

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By the Numbers
  • •Hull KR leads the match 10-4 at halftime.
  • •Burgess suffers a potential shoulder injury early in the second half.
  • •Whitbread and Leyland extend Hull KR's lead with additional tries.
  • •The victory keeps Hull KR's title defense on track.
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  • 9:33 PMBBC Sport — Hull KR claim battling win over Leigh Leopards
  • 8:59 PMYahoo Sports — Hull KR claim battling win over Leigh Leopards
What they're saying
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Reigning Super League champions Hull KR battle to a deserved win over Leigh Leopards.

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Reigning Super League champions Hull KR battle to a deserved win over Leigh Leopards.

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Highlights of the Super League match between Hull Kingston Rovers and Leigh Leopards.

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