Leeds Rhinos extend lead atop Super League with win over Bradford Bulls
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 26, 2026, 3:56 PM
Last updated Jul 26, 2026
Leeds Rhinos secured a comfortable 42-12 victory over Bradford Bulls at Headingley on July 26, 2026, moving two points clear at the top of the Super League standings. James McDonnell scored two tries on his 100th Super League appearance, helping Leeds bounce back from a prior defeat to Castleford Tigers. Despite a strong start from Bradford, which saw them take the lead through Guy Armitage's try, they struggled to regain momentum and have now lost six of their last seven matches. Leeds head coach Brad Arthur praised his team's resilience in the match, while Bradford's coach acknowledged critical errors impacting his side's performance.
- •Leeds scored seven tries in the match.
- •Maika Sivo suffered a suspected broken arm.
- •Bradford's last win was weeks ago.
- •Leeds capitalized on Bradford's defensive errors.
- 3:56 PMYahoo Sports — Leeds go two points clear with win over Bradford
- 3:56 PMBBC Sport — Leeds go two points clear with win over Bradford
"Leeds Rhinos go two points clear at the top of the Super League standings following a comfortable victory over Bradford Bulls.
"Leeds Rhinos go two points clear at the top of the Super League standings following a comfortable victory over Bradford Bulls.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 26, 2026, 3:56 PMLeeds go two points clear with win over Bradford
Leeds Rhinos go two points clear at the top of the Super League standings following a comfortable victory over Bradford Bulls.
- BBC SportJul 26, 2026, 3:56 PMLeeds go two points clear with win over Bradford
Leeds Rhinos go two points clear at the top of the Super League standings following a comfortable victory over Bradford Bulls.
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