Leigh Leopards thrashed Bradford Bulls 38-12 at Odsal, securing their sixth win in seven games. Winger Josh Charnley completed a hat‑trick, pushing his career total to 272 tries, eclipsing Ryan Hall’s long‑standing record. Bradford’s only scores came from Chris Atkin and Caleb Aekins, leaving them entrenched in tenth place.

Leigh’s dominance continued through the second half as Innes Senior, Bailey Hodgson and Louis Brogan each crossed the line, extending the margin. Adam Cook contributed seven goals, including the opening penalty. Despite a brief rally when Aekins burst for a try, the Bulls could not match Leigh’s clinical finishing, finishing well short.

Leigh remain seventh on the table, but the victory narrows the gap to St Helens, who sit in the final play‑off spot, to just two points. The win keeps the Leigh Leopards in contention for a top‑six finish, while Bradford’s loss cements their mid‑table status as the season reaches its midpoint.

Charnley limped off with fifteen minutes remaining, raising concerns over his fitness ahead of the remaining fixtures. Coach Adrian Lam praised the team's disciplined, methodical approach, noting the 40‑point haul reflected effective execution of a simple game plan. The record‑breaking performance underscores Josh Charnley’s enduring class despite advancing age.