Leeds Rhinos rally late to edge Wakefield Trinity in Super League clash
4 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 7, 2026, 9:57 PM
Last updated Aug 7, 2026
Leeds Rhinos rallied from a 16-point deficit to secure a thrilling 24-22 victory over Wakefield Trinity at the DIY Kitchens Stadium on August 7. The match, characterized by dramatic momentum shifts, saw Leeds trail for most of the contest before a late surge. Chris Hankinson's try equalized the score with three minutes remaining, followed by Jake Connor's successful conversion. Leeds now holds a four-point lead at the top of the Super League standings, extending their advantage over Wakefield.
- •Leeds rallies from 22-6 down with 30 minutes left
- •Hankinson scores the equalizing try in the final minutes
- •Jake Connor kicks the winning conversion from near the touchline
- •Match played in front of a sell-out crowd
- •Leeds now leads Wakefield by four points in the standings
- 9:26 PMYahoo Sports — Leeds fight back to beat Wakefield in thriller
- 9:14 PMBBC Sport — Leeds fight back to beat Wakefield in thriller
- 9:12 PMThe Guardian Sport — Leeds extend lead at top of Super League after thrilling late win at Wakefield
"Wakefield 22-24 Leeds Hankinson’s try seals victory after 16-point deficit Leeds Rhinos produced a magnificent and dramatic comeback in one of the games of the Super League season so far to open up a four-point lead at the top, after emerging victorious against their nearest challengers, second-placed Wakefield Trinity. Brad Arthur’s side trailed 22-6 with half an hour remaining in Wakefield in front of a sell-out crowd, the majority of whom looked as though they would be celebrating a statement night that would see Trinity move joint-top of the table. Continue reading...
"Leeds Rhinos edge a thrilling top-of-the-table clash against Wakefield Trinity 24-22 to move four points clear in Super League.
"Leeds Rhinos edge a thrilling top-of-the-table clash against Wakefield Trinity 24-22 to move four points clear in Super League.
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsAug 7, 2026, 9:26 PMLeeds fight back to beat Wakefield in thriller
Leeds Rhinos edge a thrilling top-of-the-table clash against Wakefield Trinity 24-22 to move four points clear in Super League.
- BBC SportAug 7, 2026, 9:14 PMLeeds fight back to beat Wakefield in thriller
Leeds Rhinos edge a thrilling top-of-the-table clash against Wakefield Trinity 24-22 to move four points clear in Super League.
- The Guardian SportAug 7, 2026, 9:12 PMLeeds extend lead at top of Super League after thrilling late win at Wakefield
Wakefield 22-24 Leeds Hankinson’s try seals victory after 16-point deficit Leeds Rhinos produced a magnificent and dramatic comeback in one of the games of the Super League season so far to open up a four-point lead at the top, after emerging victorious against their nearest challengers, second-placed Wakefield Trinity. Brad Arthur’s side trailed 22-6 with half an hour remaining in Wakefield in front of a sell-out crowd, the majority of whom looked as though they would be celebrating a statement night that would see Trinity move joint-top of the table. Continue reading...
- Sky Sports—Late winner sees Leeds edge Wakefield
Highlights of Wakefield Trinity against Leeds Rhinos from the Super League.
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