Leeds Rhinos Secure Top Spot with Convincing Win Over Huddersfield Giants
Harry Newman scored his first tries for Leeds Rhinos since returning from a three-match loan at Hull FC, contributing to a dominant performance against Huddersfield Giants.
Tries were scored by Mikolaj Oledzki (2), Harry Newman (2), Hall, Croft, Sivo, McDonnell, and Hankinson, with Connor successfully kicking eight goals.
Leeds Rhinos reclaimed the top position in the Super League standings by delivering a nine-try victory over the struggling Huddersfield Giants, who remain at the bottom of the table.
Prop Mikolaj Oledzki initiated the scoring and secured a second try near the end of the match. Harry Newman marked his return from a brief loan spell at Hull FC by scoring two tries, as Brad Arthur's team maintained control throughout the game.
The Giants had hoped to build on last week's second-half performance, which had challenged St Helens, but their losing streak extended to five games following this defeat.
Leeds entered the match following a loss to Wigan Warriors that ended their five-game winning streak. However, the victory against Huddersfield earned them two points, placing them above St Helens on points difference.
Team Lineups
Leeds Rhinos: F. McCormack; Hall, Newman, Handley, Sivo; Croft, Connor; Oledzki, O'Connor, Jenkins, Hankinson, McDonnell, C. Smith.
Interchanges: Palasia, Levi, Watkins, Cassell.
Huddersfield Giants: Evalds; Kershaw, Jagger, Gagai, Carr; Lolohea, Russell; Powell, Hewitt, Rushton, Rogers, Woolford, Patolo.
Interchanges: English, Greenwood, Cozza, Geyer.
