
LeagueNews.co | Jess Malloy
Leeds Rhinos secured an impressive 48-12 victory over Leigh Leopards, moving to third place in the Women's Super League.
According to bbc.com, only the Wigan Warriors have scored more points this season than the Rhinos, who added ten tries to their tally in this match.
The scoring began early for the Rhinos with first-half tries from Izzy Northrop, Mel Howard, and two from Ruby Walker.
After halftime, they continued to dominate with additional tries from Bethan Dainton, Liv Whitehead, Ruby Bruce, Shannon Brown, Evie Cousins, and Sophie Nuttall.
Leigh initially took the lead in the fourth minute through Toryn Blackwood but struggled against Leeds' effective running patterns.
They managed to score two more tries in the second half via hooker Katie Howard and centre Mackenzie Taylor; however, the Rhinos maintained control throughout the match, leading comfortably at halftime and securing the win.