Leeds Rhinos failed a big test at AMT Headingley tonight when they were routed 34-8 by Warrington Wolves.
Rhinos led 4-0 early on and were one tackle away from going further in front, but never got a grip on the contest. They didn’t throw enough at Warrington and were broken down too many times near their own line. The score blew out towards the end, with Warrington scoring three converted tries in the final 14 minutes and Leeds were clearly second best. It was a painful and potentailly costly defeat to a team missing some key forwards.
Leeds started well with a nice try after nine minutes when Harry Newman made a fine catch to put down from Frawley’s excellent cross-kick. Only a sensational tackle by Matty Ashton prevented Handley scoring a length of the field try after he collected George Williams’ kick. Matty Nicholson got Warrington level soon afterwards and Williams scored a superb solo effort to give the visitors the lead nine minutes before the break.
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