Leigh Leopards Succumb to Tough 18-10 Loss Against Inspired Leeds Rhinos
On a spirited night at Headingley, the Leigh Leopards fell to an 18-10 defeat against an inspired Leeds Rhinos side. Despite a valiant second-half display, the Leopards were unable to overcome the early 18-0 deficit, with tries from Matt Moylan and Edwin Ipape proving too little, too late.
The loss now widens the gap between the Leopards and the top six to five points, leaving Adrian Lam’s men ruing a mixed performance where they showed glimpses of quality but struggled to hit their full stride.
Matt Moylan was the standout performer for the Leopards, creating several scoring opportunities and managing to get on the scoresheet himself. His combination with Lachlan Lam out the back was a real strong point for the visitors, and the pair combined well for the opening try.
Zak Hardaker also threatened to break through the line, while Ipape and Aaron Pene provided valuable impact off the bench. However, Ricky Leutele and Jack Hughes had quiet outings, as the Leopards were ultimately unable to overcome the resilient Leeds defense.
“The defeat is a setback for the Leopards, but they will look to bounce back in their upcoming fixtures as they aim to close the gap to the top six in the Rugby League standings.”
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