Leeds return to Super League summit with St Helens rout
Leeds Rhinos beat St Helens 34-6 away, scoring six tries to return to the top of the Super League table on points difference. The comprehensive defeat left St Helens’ playoff prospects in serious danger. Leeds’ rare win at the venue underlined the sharply different trajectories of the two leading clubs.
Why it matters
The result restores Leeds to first place while leaving St Helens with little margin in the playoff race.
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Part of the August 29, 2026 brief.