Maika Sivo capped his outstanding performance with a hat-trick, his fourth of the campaign, as Leeds Rhinos moved top of Super League with a convincing 40-22 victory over Wakefield Trinity. The winger's treble helped Leeds maintain their unbeaten start to the season following a 102-point eruption across their previous two matches.

Despite Wakefield entering the match with the competition's stingiest defence, allowing fewest points through nine rounds, Leeds overwhelmed them with attacking flair. Connor's early penalty set the platform, though the game turned emotional when Trinity's Cam Scott was stretchered off after a head clash. Sivo's opportunistic first try showcased Leeds' finishing prowess, while Oliver Pratt gave Wakefield hope with his 11th Super League try of the season.

The momentum shifted midway through the first half as Sivo's yellow card paved the way for Lolesio's converted try. Wakefield capitalised on numerical advantages twice in the second period, with Myers scoring twice and converting one through Lino. Leeds' Connor finished with 7 goal attempts out of 8, while interceptions from the stand-off sparked crucial tries for Croft and Sivo in the finale.

With this 40-22 triumph, Leeds maintain top spot in Super League as the competition's highest scorers. Sivo's hat-trick marks his fourth of the season, establishing him as the league's most clinical finisher. Wakefield, despite their resolute defence, must regroup quickly as Leeds' potency proves difficult to contain.