Leeds score seven tries to cruise past Bradford
Leeds Rhinos returned to the top of the Super League table with a commanding 42-12 victory over Bradford Bulls, scoring seven tries in the process. The result reinforces Leeds' position as one of the competition's strongest sides this season, though the win was tempered by an injury to key player Sivo during the match.
The BBC's coverage centres on video highlights of the game, with the seven-try haul underlining the scale of Leeds' dominance over their Yorkshire rivals. Further detail on the match, including the extent of Sivo's injury and its potential impact on the leaders, is covered in the accompanying match report.
- Leeds Rhinos beat Bradford Bulls 42-12, scoring seven tries.
- Leeds return to top of Super League standings.
- Leaders' win overshadowed by Sivo injury concern.
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The Super League is Britain's top professional rugby league competition, where twelve teams play a contact sport with rules distinct from rugby union. Leeds Rhinos and Bradford Bulls are both prominent Yorkshire clubs with a long-standing rivalry, making matches between them particularly keenly contested.
This match was significant because it allowed Leeds to reach the top of the league table, the position occupied by the strongest teams heading towards the season's playoffs. A dominant victory over a local rival underlines Leeds' current strength and demonstrates they are among the competition's leading sides.