Wigan Warriors defeat Leeds Rhinos to lead Super League table
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 5, 2026, 9:22 PM
Last updated Sep 5, 2026
Wigan Warriors moved to the top of the Super League after a 40-8 victory against Leeds Rhinos at Headingley on September 5, 2026. The visitors controlled the match, with Adam Keighran scoring a hat-trick and Bevan French contributing a try and two assists. Leeds struggled early after losing player Lachie Miller to a hamstring injury in the seventh minute. The result puts Wigan two points clear of Leeds with one round of the regular season remaining. To secure the League Leaders' Shield, Wigan must earn a result against Catalans Dragons in their final fixture on September 11. Leeds concludes its regular season schedule against Hull FC and currently trails in the standings due to the outcome of this match.
- •Wigan Warriors defeated Leeds Rhinos 40-8 at Headingley.
- •Adam Keighran scored three tries to lead the Wigan offense.
- •Wigan holds a two-point advantage over Leeds heading into the final round.
- •Wigan plays Catalans Dragons on September 11 to finish the regular season.
- •Leeds Rhinos lost Lachie Miller to a hamstring injury early in the match.
- 9:11 PMBBC Sport — Wigan crush Leeds to move closer to winning shield
- 8:55 PMYahoo Sports — Wigan crush Leeds to move closer to winning shield
"Wigan Warriors thrashed Leeds Rhinos 40-8 at Headingley to move two points clear at the top of Super League with one regular-season game remaining.
"Wigan Warriors move within touching distance of winning the League Leaders' Shield after a superb victory at closest rivals Leeds Rhinos.
"Wigan Warriors move within touching distance of winning the League Leaders' Shield after a superb victory at closest rivals Leeds Rhinos.
Sources
External links- BBC SportSep 5, 2026, 9:11 PMWigan crush Leeds to move closer to winning shield
Wigan Warriors move within touching distance of winning the League Leaders' Shield after a superb victory at closest rivals Leeds Rhinos.
- Yahoo SportsSep 5, 2026, 8:55 PMWigan crush Leeds to move closer to winning shield
Wigan Warriors move within touching distance of winning the League Leaders' Shield after a superb victory at closest rivals Leeds Rhinos.
- Sky Sports—Wigan close in on domestic double with statement win over Leeds
Wigan Warriors moved within one win of a domestic double after defeating Leeds Rhinos 40-8 in a battle of Super League's top two.
- Sky Sports—Highlights: Wigan thrash Leeds to take control of Shield race
Wigan Warriors thrashed Leeds Rhinos 40-8 at Headingley to move two points clear at the top of Super League with one regular-season game remaining.
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