Leeds Rhinos staged a dramatic comeback to beat St Helens 24-16 at Headingley, snapping a decade‑long losing streak at the venue. Chris Hankinson opened the play with a try on his 100th Super League appearance, but St Helens answered before halftime with three early scores. In the first half, St Helens established an eight‑point lead.

Jake Connor supplied the bulk of Leeds' points, converting three penalties and adding a fourth late kick to seal a 16‑16 stalemate before the final quarter. The Reds then surged, with Harry Newman and Maika Sivo each scoring to pull the table position to the top of the season now after. Of the season now after.

The win ends St Helens' 10‑year hoodoo at Headingley and marks Leeds' third victory in 24 meetings against a key rival. Coach Brad Arthur praised the team's resilience, noting that patience and ground play were decisive in overturning early setbacks. For the season and their fans who have waited long.

With the Reds now atop the Super League table, the result gives them momentum heading into the playoffs. St Helens, meanwhile, must regroup after a costly loss that exposed handling errors and missed opportunities, factors that could cost them in the closing stages of the campaign for the season ahead.