Sivo hat-trick keeps Leeds on top as they hold off Wakefield fightback

Leeds 40-22 Wakefield

Rhino half-back Jake Connor masterminds bruising win

Leeds Rhinos underlined their position at the top of Super League with this bruising win over Wakefield Trinity, with half-back Jake Connor further emphasising why he should be England’s starting scrum-half for this autumn’s Rugby League World Cup.

Brad Arthur’s side were eye-catching once again as they survived having three players sent to the sin-bin to defeat a Wakefield side who could have drawn level with the Rhinos had they won here after their own impressive start to 2026.