Leigh players shine in close Hull KR clash as Leopards duo excel in 8s

Leigh’s Struggles Continue as Hull KR Secures Victory

Leigh's impressive winning streak came to an end on Saturday evening when they fell 20-16 at home to the reigning Super League champions, Hull KR. The defeat marked Hull KR's eighth consecutive victory across all competitions, highlighting their dominance in recent matches.

Player Ratings from the Match

Here are the player ratings from the match:

David Armstrong – 7

Armstrong made his first start since suffering an ACL rupture last season. He showed moments of brilliance and performed well in defense. However, he was forced off due to a mouthguard-enforced HIA towards the end of the first half and returned later in the game, playing until the hour mark.

AJ Towse – 7

Towse was brought in at the last minute due to Tesi Niu's unavailability. Despite a knock-on just before the half-hour mark that allowed Hull KR to take the lead, he generally performed well with several positive attacking involvements towards the end of the game.

Innes Senior – 6

Senior moved to the center to replace Niu late in the game. While he adapted well to the position earlier this year, today's performance was less effective as Hull KR targeted his flank. Nevertheless, his attacking contributions helped Leigh make a late comeback.

Umyla Hanley – 6

Hanley started strongly and defended well throughout the match. However, he faded as the game progressed. His assist for Charnley was a highlight.

Josh Charnley – 7

Charnley provided solid defensive support and delivered in attack when given the chance. His try was crucial in sparking what looked like a potential comeback.

Adam Cook – 7

Cook was one of the few bright spots for Leigh. He had a strong kicking game early on and showed improvement in recent weeks. However, he made some errors in the second half, including a dramatic knock-on. He ended with two successful kicks out of four.

Lachlan Lam – 5

Lam wasn't involved enough in the game to help Leigh secure a win. He was close to completing a comeback late in the game but was tackled by Joe Burgess, resulting in a knock-on.

Joe Ofahengaue – 8

Ofahengaue delivered a standout performance, evidenced by Hull KR's tries coming after he left the field. He was a key player for Leigh.

Edwin Ipape – 8

Ipape showed glimpses of his best throughout the game, though not enough to score points. He provided an assist for Jack Hughes and did everything possible to help Lachlan Lam cross the line.

Owen Trout – 7

Trout had several big stints, filling in for injured teammate Robbie Mulhern in the front-row. He made the most tackles in the first half and returned for the last 15 minutes.

Frankie Halton – 7

Halton put in a typical performance with plenty of work. This match marked his 150th career appearance against his former club.

Jacob Alick-Wiencke – 7

Alick-Wiencke started the game strongly, scoring the opening try 15 minutes in. He also delivered a powerful shot on Tom Amone. He was less prominent in the second half but showed flashes of quality late in the game.

Isaac Liu – 7

Liu played 51 minutes of class on both sides of the ball. The only issue was a knock-on midway through the first half. His hands were crucial in setting up Alick-Wiencke's try.

Jack Hughes (Interchange) – 6

Hughes had a significant stint with several areas for improvement. He fulfilled his role effectively and scored a try thanks to a great line.

Louis Brogan (Interchange) – N/A

Brogan only played around ten minutes in the second half.

Bailey Hodgson (Interchange) – 6

Hodgson played 30 minutes across two stints on his return from a PCL injury. He showed some bright sparks and is expected to continue improving over the next few weeks.

Liam Horne (Interchange) – 6

Horne had a poor start, being beaten easily by Elliot Minchella. However, he improved from there, except for a knock-on early in the second half.

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