LEEDS RHINOS BEAT WAKEFIELD TRINITY IN SUPER LEAGUE COMEBACK

Leeds Rhinos defeated Wakefield Trinity 24-22 in a Super League match at DIY Kitchens Stadium on 7 August 2026. The match was played in front of a sell-out crowd. Leeds trailed for almost the entire contest but secured victory through two late moments involving stand-off Jake Connor. With 77 minutes played, Connor's grubber-kick was collected by Chris Hankinson to level the score at 22-22, and Connor then converted the try from five yards inside the touchline to clinch the win.

Wakefield established a commanding 16-0 lead early in the match through tries by Isaiah Vagana, Caleb Hamlin-Uele and Jayden Myers, all converted by Jack Sinfield. Wakefield extended their advantage to 22-6 in the second half when Sinfield scored a try and added the conversion. Leeds mounted a second-half comeback in which substitute Cam Smith featured prominently. James McDonnell scored a try converted by Connor, and Smith subsequently powered through the Wakefield defence to set up the closing stages that led to Hankinson's decisive try.

The victory puts Leeds four points clear at the top of Super League and keeps them on course to win the League Leaders' Shield. The match was described as worthy of a Grand Final final. Cam Smith will join Wakefield Trinity in the following season, according to the report.