Maika Sivo's hat-trick propelled Leeds Rhinos to a 22-4 victory over Castleford Tigers at Headingley, extending their winning streak to three games in the Betfred Super League. The Fijian winger scored nine tries in his last three appearances, opening his account in the 29th minute after George Brown's early try had given Leeds the lead.

Castleford briefly threatened when Mikaele Ravalawa crossed in the corner, but Tom Weaver's missed conversion proved costly. Sivo added two more tries in the second half, with Jake Connor converting three of the four scores. The win moves Leeds into second place in the table, just two points behind leaders Wigan, while Castleford remain in 10th position.

Meanwhile, Hull KR bounced back from their Las Vegas nightmare with a 32-6 demolition of Huddersfield Giants. Tyrone May orchestrated the victory with two try assists, while Tom Davies and Mikey Lewis each crossed twice. The defending champions' emphatic response to their 58-6 defeat to Leeds last week reasserts their title credentials.