The top two teams cruise to victory, a late comeback by Giants was squandered, and Dragons embarrassed once again in round 13.
Round 13 Results
Huddersfield Giants 24-28 Leigh Leopards
HUDDERSFIELD GIANTS TRIES: George Flanagan Jr (35′), Adam Swift (66′) , Sam Halsall (75′), Leroy Cudjoe (77′)
HUDDERSFIELD GIANTS GOALS: Flanagan Jr x4
LEIGH LEOPARDS TRIES: Isaac Liu (17′), Ben McNamara (26′), David Armstrong (44′), Lachlan Lam (52′), Frankie Halton (58′)
LEIGH LEOPARDS GOALS: McNamara x4
Leigh survived a late scare away at Huddersfield to start off round 13. First-half tries from Isaac Liu and Ben McNamara, and second-half scores from David Armstrong, Lachlan Lam and Frankie Halton secured the victory for the visitors. Tries from Adam Swift, Sam Halsall and Leroy Cudjoe created a frantic finish, after George Flanagan went in for Huddersfield’s opening score shortly before the interval. The Giants had a chance to draw level, but a 50/50 decision went the way of the Leopards and confirmed the two point for the Leigh based club.
Hull Kingston Rovers 34-4 St Helens
HULL KINGSTON ROVERS TRIES: Jack Broadbent (6′, 33′), Peta Hiku (11′) , Mikey Lewis (36′, 61), Elliot Minchella (40′)
HULL KINGSTON ROVERS GOALS: Arthur Mourgue x5
ST HELENS TRIES: Lewis Murphy (16′)
Hull KR carry on their domination of English Rugby in 2025 with an emphatic victory at home to St Helens. A week until their Challenge Cup Final clash with Warrington Wolves, The Robins showed they are not to be messed with as the hosts were cruising at the break with a 28-4 lead, thanks to two tries from Jack Broadbent and finishes from Peta Hiku, Mikey Lewis and Elliot Minchella. Lewis Murphy crossed over for the Saints but that was as good as it got for the Red Vee as KR stay two points clear of Wigan Warriors.
Salford Red Devils 6-46 Wigan Warriors
SALFORD RED DEVILS TRIES: Nathan Connell (76′)
SALFORD RED DEVILS GOALS: Chris Hankinson x1
WIGAN WARRIORS TRIES: Jai Field (7′, 31′), Jacob Douglas (16′, 36′, 64′), Zach Eckersley (50′), Adam Keighran (54′), Jack Farrimond (80′)
WIGAN WARRIORS GOALS: Keighran x7
Wigan Warriors ran in eight tries for a comfortable win away at struggling Salford Red Devils. Victory for the Cherry and Whites meant they remain two points behind leaders Hull KR, who beat St Helens on Friday. For bottom club Salford, their miserable 2025 continued as they slipped to a 12th defeat from 13 league games. Prior to their defeat by Wigan, BBC Radio Manchester reported Salford’s players had been paid wages for May as the club continue to battle off-field financial issues.
Warrington Wolves 34-24 Castleford Tigers
WARRINGTON WOLVES TRIES: Josh Thewlis (10′), Jake Thewlis (15′), Rodrick Tai (20′), Arron Lindop (35′), Ben Currie (54′), Stefan Ratchford (74′)
WARRINGTON WOLVES GOALS: Marc Sneyd x5
CASTLEFORD TIGERS TRIES: George Lawler (30′, 64′), Innis Senior (69′), Josh Simm (80′)
CASTLEFORD TIGERS GOALS: Rowan Milnes x4
Warrington’s preparations for the Challenge Cup Final ended with a 34-24 win over struggling Castleford Tigers. From opening to final whistle here everything went perfectly for Wire as they arrested a run of three defeats in Super League with a win which, while not improving their league position, has done wonders for their mood. There was a masterful display from Matt Dufty as the Wire ran in four tries in a dominant first period after which they led 22-6, with Josh and Jake Thewlis, Rodrick Tai and Arron Lindop going over. The Tigers won the second half, but the first half performance gave the Wolves a crucial two points before their trip to Wembley.
Leeds Rhinos 22-18 Wakefield Trinity
LEEDS RHINOS TRIES: Harry Newman (9′), Jake Connor (22′), Riley Lumb (33′),
LEEDS RHINOS GOALS: Connor x5
WAKEFIELD TRINITY TRIES: Lachlan Walmsley (25′) , Max Jowitt (50′, 65′)
WAKEFIELD TRINITY GOALS: Rowan Milnes x4
Leeds Rhinos survived a fightback by Wakefield Trinity to go third in the Super League table. Leeds overpowered Trinity in the first half, dominating in the forwards and looking the more creative side, and with Connor in clinical mood they built a healthy lead. Super League’s leading points scorer Max Jowitt, however, added two tries to that scored by Lachlan Walmsley in the first half to make it a nervy finish for home supporters.
Catalans Dragons 0-34 Hull FC
HULL FC TRIES: Herman Ese’ese (9′), Liam Martin (17′), Aiden Sezer (39′), Davy Litten (53′), Will Pryce (62′), Tom Briscoe (66′)
HULL FC GOALS: Sezer x4, Pryce x1
Catalans Dragons failed to score a point for the third game in a row, this has only ever happened once before in Super League history. Hull FC showed their class as Herman Ese’ese, Lewis Martin, Will Pryce, Davy Litten and Tom Briscoe’s scores have ensured Hull brought home two points in style. It is now five games and one coach since Catalans’ golden point 24-20 win over Wakefield Trinity on 26 April with 40-0 reverse at St Helens, a 48-0 home drubbing by Wigan and now this. Things are looking bleak for the French representative in Super League.
