LeagueNews.co | Cooper McEnroe
Leeds Rhinos secured a 17-4 victory over St Helens in the closing match of day one of the Magic Weekend at St James' Park, Newcastle.
According to skysports.com, Leeds established dominance in the first half with an unconverted try from Riley Lumb and a converted try by Lachie Miller, leading 10-0 at halftime while Saints struggled to score.
In the second half, St Helens responded with an unconverted try by Matt Whitley.
However, Leeds maintained their advantage with a Jack Sinfield drop goal and a converted try from Morgan Gannon, solidifying their win.
A key moment in the match was the controversial yellow card given to Lewis Murphy, St Helens' winger, for kneeing Alfie Edgell in the head while contesting a kick.
This decision shifted the game's momentum, causing St Helens to lose their rhythm as they played with one player down, while Leeds capitalized on the situation.
With the match turning into more of a defensive struggle for St Helens, the outcome saw Leeds Rhinos emerge victorious.
Further updates are expected to follow on the match.