Sivo hat-trick sinks Wakefield to keep Leeds top
Maika Sivo scored a hat-trick as Leeds Rhinos defeated Wakefield Trinity 40-22 to maintain their position at the top of the Super League table. Despite Sivo spending 10 minutes in the sin-bin and Leeds having two players temporarily sent off, they held off a determined Wakefield comeback. Brodie Croft also contributed with two tries, while Jake Connor kicked eight goals from eight attempts.
- ▪Maika Sivo scored his fourth Super League hat-trick of the season, taking his tally to 19 tries in 10 games.
- ▪Leeds Rhinos remained top of the Super League after winning 40-22 against Wakefield Trinity in round 10.
- ▪Wakefield mounted a strong comeback with tries from Oliver Pratt, Tray Lolesio, and Jayden Myers, closing the gap to four points at one stage.
- ▪Jake Connor successfully converted eight out of eight goal attempts, including a crucial interception that led to a Brodie Croft try.
- ▪Both Sivo and Ash Handley received yellow cards, and Jack Bird was also sin-binned, making it three disciplinary penalties for Leeds.
- ▪Leeds entered the match as the competition's top scorers, while Wakefield had the meanest defense after nine rounds.
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Sivo hat-trick sinks Wakefield to keep Leeds topImage source, SWPix.comImage caption, Maika Sivo had an eventful night at Headingley, scoring a hat-trick and getting 10 minutes in the sin-bin.ByStuart BrennanBBC Sport EnglandPublished1 May 2026, 22:22 BSTUpdated 11 minutes agoBetfred Super LeagueLeeds (20) 40Tries: Sivo 3, Watkins, Croft 2 Goals: Connor 8Wakefield (12) 22Tries: Pratt, Lolesio, Myers 2 Goals: Lino 3Maika Sivo scored his fourth Super League hat-trick of the season to see off Wakefield Trinity's persistent challenge and ensure Leeds Rhinos remain top of the table in the 10th round of Super League.The Fiji international has had a phenomenal start to the campaign, chalking up 19 tries in 10 games in all competitions, and his finishing power was needed against a Trinity side…
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