Match Report – Leigh 18 – 12 St Helens

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Leigh Leopards secured fifth place within the Betfred Tremendous League common season with an 18-12 victory over St Helens which booked their place within the play-offs; watch the Tremendous League play-offs and Grand Closing stay on Sky Sports activities

Final Up to date: 20/09/24 10:00pm


Josh Charnley’s milestone strive helped Leigh Leopards safe their place within the Betfred Tremendous League play-offs as they beat St Helens 18-12 in a must-win conflict at Leigh Sports activities Village on ‘Frantic Friday’.

The video referee had an enormous say within the first half, initially chalking off a strive from Saints winger Tommy Makinson for an obstruction within the build-up after which awarding one to John Asiata after the Leigh ahead’s effort had initially been despatched up as ‘no strive’ by the on-field official.

There was little doubt about Ricky Leutele’s strive which helped Leigh right into a 12-0 lead at half-time, however his sin-binning for a excessive deal with on Jack Welsby after the break noticed the 10-time Tremendous League champions draw stage by means of transformed tries from Makinson and Morgan Knowles.

However Charnley’s 247th Tremendous League strive, which put him joint-second on the all-time record with Danny McGuire, with 12 minutes to go and Matt Moylan’s penalty purpose proved sufficient to safe fifth place regardless of a late surge from the guests.

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What’s subsequent?

Leigh Leopards journey to Salford Purple Devils in subsequent week’s elimination play-off after securing a fifth-placed end throughout the Tremendous League common season.

Until Catalans Dragons beat Hull FC by the unlikely margin of 183 factors on Saturday, St Helens will purpose to change into the primary staff to win the Grand Closing after ending sixth within the desk and should first overcome third-placed Warrington Wolves away of their elimination play-off match.

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