Hull Kingston Rovers defeated the Leigh Leopards 20-16 on May 16, 2026, at the Leigh Sports Village, extending Hull KR’s winning run to eight across all competitions. The visitors led 20-6 at halftime after tries from Peta Hiku, Tom Davies, and Arthur Mourgue, with four conversions by Rhyse Martin. Leigh’s sole first-half score came from Jacob Alick-Wiencke as the Leopards battled to stay in touch.
Leigh surged in the second half with unanswered tries from Josh Charnley and Jack Hughes, both converted by Adam Cook, but Hull KR held firm to seal the win. A late defensive stand by Joe Burgess helped preserve the 20-16 result. The victory lifts Hull KR to fourth in the Super League table, while Leigh remains seventh. The match showcased Hull KR’s disciplined defense in a close finish and extended their streak without breaking their opponents down in the final minutes.