LeagueNews.co | Cooper McEnroe
In a recent round of the Super League, Leeds Rhinos, Wigan Warriors, and Wakefield Trinity secured dominant victories over their respective opponents, Hull FC, Catalans Dragons, and Huddersfield Giants. According to skysports.com, Leeds achieved an impressive win against Hull at the MKM Stadium, finishing 34-0; however, the match was marred by a serious injury to young centre Max Simpson.
This match marked Simpson's first appearance for the Rhinos since 2022, following several career-threatening injuries. Unfortunately, he required extensive treatment on the field before being taken off on a stretcher with 15 minutes left in the game. The 21-year-old has faced considerable setbacks, having previously sustained a significant ankle injury in his fourth game for the club three years prior, compounded by ACL and hamstring issues.
The injury overshadowed the post-match celebrations for Leeds, as this win was their fifth in six games, positioning them favorably for a top-two challenge heading into the playoffs. In the match, Jake Connor contributed significantly, scoring a try and successfully converting five attempts, while Ryan Hall, Kallum Watkins, Morgan Gannon, Brodie Croft, and James McDonnell capitalized on some poor defensive play from Hull.