Josh Charnley scores four tries as Leigh defeats Toulouse
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 27, 2026, 6:12 PM
Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Josh Charnley scored four tries to lead Leigh Leopards to a 40-16 victory against Toulouse at Ernest Wallon Stadium on June 27. The match, played in extreme heat with temperatures reaching 37C, included four hydration breaks. Leigh's strong start saw them establish a 34-0 lead before Toulouse scored three late tries. This win marks Leigh's seventh victory in nine Super League games, pulling them closer to playoff contention. Toulouse remains in the relegation zone, having lost their last seven home matches.
- •Leigh leads 34-0 before Toulouse scores three late tries.
- •Match played in 37C heat with multiple hydration breaks.
- •Charnley becomes Super League's all-time record try-scorer.
- •Leigh's win narrows gap to playoff positions.
- •Toulouse remains third bottom in the standings.
- 6:12 PMYahoo Sports — Charnley stars as Leigh beat Toulouse in searing heat
"Josh Charnley scores four tries as Leigh Leopards win away to Toulouse in blistering temperatures.
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