Leeds Rhinos secure playoff advantage with win at St Helens
4 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Aug 28, 2026, 10:39 PM
Last updated Aug 28, 2026
Leeds Rhinos defeated St Helens 34-6 in a Super League match on August 28, 2026. Leeds scored six tries, with notable performances including a standout run from Cameron Smith. This victory moves Leeds back to the top of the Super League table on points difference, while St Helens' defeat complicates their playoff aspirations, leaving them two points adrift of the sixth-placed side. Leeds can clinch the League Leaders' Shield with a win against Wigan next week.
- •Leeds leads St Helens 34-6 at the conclusion of the match.
- •Leeds' previous win at St Helens was in March 2023.
- •Leeds can secure the League Leaders' Shield with a win next week.
- •St Helens remains two points below playoff position with two games remaining.
- 9:22 PMBBC Sport — Leeds go back top with thumping win at St Helens
- 9:20 PMThe Guardian Sport — St Helens playoff hopes hang by a thread after thrashing by Leeds
- 9:07 PMYahoo Sports — Leeds go back top with thumping win at St Helens
"St Helens 6-34 Leeds Rhinos return to top of table after running in six tries If you needed any further proof that Super League’s two most successful sides are travelling in opposite directions in 2026, this was about as conclusive as it can get. There are two very different fates awaiting Leeds and St Helens in three weeks or so. The Rhinos will now almost certainly be resting before a Super League playoff semi-final, having earned a bye through the opening week of the playoffs by virtue of a top-two finish. They are still favourites to end the regular season on top after this latest impressive victory. Continue reading...
"Leeds Rhinos ran in six tries in a dominant 34-6 victory over St Helens to move back above Wigan Warriors at the top of the Super League table.
"Leeds Rhinos go back to the top of the Super League standings on points difference with a rare and comprehensive away win at St Helens.
Sources
External links- BBC SportAug 28, 2026, 9:22 PMLeeds go back top with thumping win at St Helens
Leeds Rhinos go back to the top of the Super League standings on points difference with a rare and comprehensive away win at St Helens.
- The Guardian SportAug 28, 2026, 9:20 PMSt Helens playoff hopes hang by a thread after thrashing by Leeds
St Helens 6-34 Leeds Rhinos return to top of table after running in six tries If you needed any further proof that Super League’s two most successful sides are travelling in opposite directions in 2026, this was about as conclusive as it can get. There are two very different fates awaiting Leeds and St Helens in three weeks or so. The Rhinos will now almost certainly be resting before a Super League playoff semi-final, having earned a bye through the opening week of the playoffs by virtue of a top-two finish. They are still favourites to end the regular season on top after this latest impressive victory. Continue reading...
- Yahoo SportsAug 28, 2026, 9:07 PMLeeds go back top with thumping win at St Helens
Leeds Rhinos go back to the top of the Super League standings on points difference with a rare and comprehensive away win at St Helens.
- Sky Sports—Leeds beat St Helens to go back top as rivals play-off hopes dented
Leeds returned to the top of the Betfred Super League with a convincing 34-6 victory at St Helens on Friday.
- Sky Sports—Leeds sweep Saints aside to reclaim top spot
Leeds Rhinos ran in six tries in a dominant 34-6 victory over St Helens to move back above Wigan Warriors at the top of the Super League table.
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