Warrington and Leeds win as Super League play-offs approach

Warrington claimed their fifth consecutive Betfred Super League victory with a 34-24 win against the Huddersfield Giants; Leeds cruised to a 66-16 win over York Knights; the Rhinos are now back at the top of the table

Warrington claimed their fifth consecutive Betfred Super League win with a 34-24 victory over Huddersfield Giants at Halliwell Jones Stadium.

Huddersfield took the lead when Sam Halsall scooped up the ball and went over, but George Flanagan was unable to convert.

Danny Walker replied for the Wire, with Leon Hayes adding the extras to send them in front, and the hosts soon took charge.

In the 28th minute, James Bentley latched onto a quick offload from James Harrison to cross and Sam Powell grounded just two minutes later, with Hayes converting both tries.

Warrington continued to pile on the pressure when George Williams finished off a move down the left flank as they sailed to a 22-4 lead at the break.

After the restart, Halsall scored his second try of the match after holding Adam Clune's kick to cross, with Flanagan converting, but Arron Lindop replied for Warrington and Hayes scored a penalty to extend their advantage further.

Huddersfield continued to apply pressure as Sam Hewitt's try was converted and Connor Wrench then struck after touching down in the corner to close the gap.

Warrington were able to wrap up victory in the last 10 minutes when Matty Ashton grounded and Hayes converted, but the Giants continued to battle until the end when when Jacob Gagai crossed for their fifth try of the afternoon in the final minutes.

Leeds returned to the top of Super League after cruising to a comprehensive 66-16 victory over York Knights at the LNER Community Stadium.

Riley Lumb scored three tries and Chris Hankinson added two of his own as well as four conversions as the Rhinos responded instantly to Wigan moving above them on Friday night.

Kallum Watkins, Mikolaj Oledzki, Lachie Miller, Matt Lodge, Ryan Hall, Brodie Croft and Ash Handley were Leeds' other try-scorers, while Jake Connor added another quartet of conversions and Miller one.

Sam Wood, Jon Bennison - who also converted two tries - and David Nofoaluma ensured York would not be shut out.

Lumb had to wait for a review after dotting down in the corner, but his seventh-minute opening try was ultimately confirmed before he acrobatically added his second five minutes later.