Josh Charnley sets Super League try record in Leigh's victory
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 14, 2026, 4:00 PM
Last updated Jun 14, 2026
Leigh Leopards secured a 38-12 victory over Bradford Bulls at Odsal on June 14, with Josh Charnley scoring a hat-trick. Charnley’s three tries brought his total to 272, making him the all-time leading try scorer in Super League history, surpassing Ryan Hall. Despite the win, Leigh remains in seventh place, just two points behind St Helens for the final playoff spot. Bradford's defeat keeps them in 10th place as they struggle midway through the season.
- •Leigh scores: Charnley 3, Senior, Hodgson, Brogan; Bradford scores: Atkin, Aekins.
- •Charnley now has 16 tries this season, ranking second in the league.
- •Leigh aims for playoffs, closing in on St Helens.
- •Bradford struggles with execution despite creating scoring opportunities.
- •Next year's fixture will be played in Las Vegas on February 27.
- 4:00 PMYahoo Sports — Charnley breaks try record as Leigh beat Bradford
- 4:00 PMBBC Sport — Charnley breaks try record as Leigh beat Bradford
"Josh Charnley scored three tries and became Super League's all-time record try scorer as Leigh Leopards beat Bradford Bulls on Sunday afternoon.
"Josh Charnley sets a new all-time Super League record of 272 tries as his hat-trick helps Leigh Leopards beat Bradford Bulls.
"Josh Charnley sets a new all-time Super League record of 272 tries as his hat-trick helps Leigh Leopards beat Bradford Bulls.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 14, 2026, 4:00 PMCharnley breaks try record as Leigh beat Bradford
Josh Charnley sets a new all-time Super League record of 272 tries as his hat-trick helps Leigh Leopards beat Bradford Bulls.
- BBC SportJun 14, 2026, 4:00 PMCharnley breaks try record as Leigh beat Bradford
Josh Charnley sets a new all-time Super League record of 272 tries as his hat-trick helps Leigh Leopards beat Bradford Bulls.
- Sky Sports—Charnley scores hat-trick to break all-time Super League tries record
Josh Charnley scored three tries and became Super League's all-time record try scorer as Leigh Leopards beat Bradford Bulls on Sunday afternoon.
- Sky Sports—NUMBER 272! - Josh Charnley makes history with record breaking Super League try
Josh Charnley made history by becoming the all-time leading try scorer in Super League history with his 272nd try.
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