Leeds fight back to beat Wakefield in thriller
Leeds fight back to beat Wakefield in thriller
Fri, August 7, 2026 at 9:18 PM UTC
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Betfred Super League
Wakefield (16) 22
Tries: Vagana, Hamlin-Uele, Myers, Sinfield Goals: Sinfield 3
Leeds (6) 24
Tries: Croft, McDonnell, Smith, Hankinson Goals: Connor 4
Leeds Rhinos edged a thrilling top-of-the-table clash against Wakefield Trinity 24-22 to go four points clear in Super League.
A sell-out crowd at DIY Kitchens Stadium were royally entertained as the top two served up a match worthy of a Grand Final, but it was the Rhinos fans who were celebrating at the death.
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Despite trailing for the all but three minutes of the contest, Leeds held their nerve to land a sucker punch with two moments of skill from the boot of Jake Connor to snatch a late victory.
With 77 minutes on the clock Connor's grubber kick was pounced on by Chris Hankinson to level the scores at 22-22. Connor then held his nerve to kick the extras from five yards inside the touchline.
More to follow.
Wakefield: Rourke; Myers, Scott, Hall, Johnstone; Trueman, Sinfield; Lolesio, Smoothy, Rodwell, McMeeken, Vagana, Tevaga
Interchanges: Pitts, Hamlin-Uele, Faatili, Smith.
Leeds: Miller; Edgell, Handley, Bird, Newman; Croft, Connor; Oledzki, O'Connor, Jenkins, Hankinson, McDonnell, Watkins.
Interchanges: Smith, Lloyd, Cassell, Holroyd.
Referee: Liam Moore.
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Source: “AOL Sports”
