Leeds Rhinos thrash York Knights 46-14 as Sivo and Hall lead eight-try rout
leeds rhinos delivered a dominant performance at Headingley, powering to a 46-14 victory over newly-promoted York Knights. The result underlined Leeds' attacking potency and offered a sharp reminder of the gulf in top-flight experience as the hosts ran in eight tries in front of a raucous home crowd.
Leeds Rhinos dominant attacking display
The scoreboard read 46-14 as Leeds finished with eight tries and a busy kicking return that added multiple conversions. The hosts opened and then extended a lead that became comfortably established by half-time, before adding further scores after the break to secure their first win of the Super League campaign.
- Leeds tries: James McDonnell, Maika Sivo, Chris Hankinson, Ryan Hall, Brodie Croft, Harry Newman
- Leeds goals: Connor 7
- York tries: Paul Vaughan, Jordan Thompson, Scott Galeano
- York goals: Harris
Leeds ran a balanced set of scorers with six players crossing the line and two of those—Sivo and Hall—registering doubles to push the tally to eight tries in total.
York Knights response, milestones and match turning points
York competed well early, with the teams level at 6-6 during the opening half-hour thanks to early tries from James McDonnell for the hosts and Paul Vaughan for the visitors. Two quick Leeds tries then swung momentum: Maika Sivo and Ryan Hall crossed within a three-minute spell, and Chris Hankinson's score made it 22-6 at the interval.
After the restart Hall added a second try before Brodie Croft, Harry Newman and another from Sivo extended the margin, sealing the emphatic scoreline. Notable personal markers included Hall reaching career tallies in the high 300s with two tries, and Jordan Thompson scoring for York on his 200th appearance. Scott Galeano added a late try for the Knights.
Coaching response and what comes next
Leeds' head coach Brad Arthur praised the team's overall showing while also highlighting areas for improvement. He said he was pleased with much of the performance but flagged defensive lapses late in the game, noting the need to tighten up those aspects as the campaign continues.
The performance was framed as a statement of Leeds' potential after a previous opening-weekend loss. The squad will now look to carry the efficiency and quality shown at Headingley into their upcoming fixtures, including a high-profile trip next week to face last season's treble winners in Las Vegas.
leeds rhinos' comprehensive attack and depth of try scorers offered a clear message to rivals: when their combinations click they can be difficult to contain, though the coaching staff will press for a more consistent defensive standard as the season progresses.
