LeagueNews.co | Robbie Hamilton
Leigh Leopards emerged victorious in a close match against Warrington Wolves, holding on to an 18-14 win during the Rivals Round in Super League.
The game saw Leigh taking a slight lead at half-time with a converted try from Edwin Ipape, while Warrington only managed a penalty from Marc Sneyd, leaving them trailing 6-2.
Early in the second half, Leigh extended their lead with two more converted tries from Ethan O'Neill and Frankie Halton, giving them a comfortable 18-2 advantage.
However, Warrington staged a comeback with 12 unanswered points, closing the gap to 18-14 through tries from Toby King and Matty Ashton.
Despite their efforts, Warrington couldn't secure a third try to level the game, resulting in Leigh securing their fifth win of the season.
The victory lifted Leigh to third place in the Super League table with 11 points, placing them ahead of Hull FC in fourth and St Helens in fifth.
On the other hand, Warrington's loss kept them in eighth place, with Catalans having a chance to move ahead with a win over Salford.
The win was significant for Leigh, as they managed to secure a crucial victory against Warrington and position themselves well in the competitive Super League standings.