Leeds Rhinos hammered Catalans Dragons 46-4 at Headingley to hold Betfred Super League summit, running in eight tries as Ash Handley sparked a ruthless opening salvo. Maika Sivo and Ryan Hall pushed the advantage to 16-0 at the break before Danny Levi, Cooper Jenkins, Brodie Croft and Hall exposed fatal frailties in a 16-minute collapse by visitors lacking defensive grit. James McDonnell sealed the demolition.

Andy Last returned for a second interim spell at Hull FC and saw his side crush Castleford Tigers 50-10 with nine tries at Wheldon Road. Jake Arthur, Tom Briscoe, Davy Litten and Connor Bailey built a 20-6 lead by half-time, then Lewis Martin, Litten, Zak Hardaker, Bailey, Cade Cust and Yusuf Aydin stretched the pain. Hardaker added six conversions and a penalty to complete a polished 40-point margin.

Leeds lifted to a seventh win in nine, nudging two points clear of rivals intent on hauling themselves back into contention. Catalans wallow in mid-table inconsistency while Hull, reshuffled after John Cartwright departed, aim to climb before Steve McNamara takes charge in 2027. Results sharpen survival pressure and playoff shape across the division.