Leeds Rhinos rally to overcome St Helens 24-16 in Super League clash
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 4, 2026, 10:31 PM
Last updated Jun 4, 2026
Leeds Rhinos secured a 24-16 victory over St Helens at Headingley on June 4, moving to the top of the Super League table. St Helens led 16-8 at halftime, but Leeds regrouped in the second half, with tries from Harry Newman and Maika Sivo helping complete their comeback. The win ended a ten-year streak of St Helens victories at Headingley, marking just Leeds' third win in 24 meetings against their rivals. Leeds now holds a two-point advantage over St Helens and Warrington in the standings. The match featured strong performances from Jake Connor, who contributed significantly with his kicking and playmaking.
- •Leeds outscored St Helens 16-0 in the second half.
- •Maika Sivo scored his 20th try of the season.
- •Leeds had three tries from Hankinson, Newman, and Sivo.
- •St Helens scored three first-half tries from Walmsley, Feldt, and Sailor.
- •Leeds leads the Super League by two points.
- 10:05 PMYahoo Sports — Leeds extend Super League lead with St Helens win
- 9:16 PMBBC Sport — Leeds extend Super League lead with St Helens win
"Leeds Rhinos extend their lead at the top of the Super League table as they edge out an entertaining battle with St Helens at Headingley.
"Leeds Rhinos extend their lead at the top of the Super League table as they edge out an entertaining battle with St Helens at Headingley.
"Leeds Rhinos fought from eight points behind to edge St Helens 24-16 on Thursday and move top of the Super League table.
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsJun 4, 2026, 10:05 PMLeeds extend Super League lead with St Helens win
Leeds Rhinos extend their lead at the top of the Super League table as they edge out an entertaining battle with St Helens at Headingley.
- BBC SportJun 4, 2026, 9:16 PMLeeds extend Super League lead with St Helens win
Leeds Rhinos extend their lead at the top of the Super League table as they edge out an entertaining battle with St Helens at Headingley.
- Sky Sports—Leeds fight back to beat St Helens and move top of Super League
Leeds Rhinos fought from eight points behind to edge St Helens 24-16 on Thursday and move top of the Super League table.
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