Maika Sivo adds two more tries as Leeds Rhinos defeat Hull KR 34-8
Maika Sivo scored twice to extend his try-scoring streak to nine games, helping Leeds Rhinos beat Hull KR 34-8 and move two points clear at the top of the Super League.
Leeds Rhinos delivered a dominant performance at Headingley, crushing champions Hull KR 34-8 in their Super League clash. Fijian winger Maika Sivo continued his remarkable form, touching down twice in the first and second halves to bring his season tally to 27 tries. This marks his 15th try in an unbroken nine-game scoring spree.
Chris Hankinson opened the scoring for Leeds, and Jake Connor added three first-half penalties before Sivo crossed the line for the first time. At halftime, Leeds led 18-2 after Sivo's first try, with Hull KR's Rhyse Martin sin-binned for part of the half.
Sivo's second try early in the second half extended the lead. Noah Booth pulled one back for Hull KR, but Connor responded with a try of his own before Ash Handley sealed the victory. The win puts Leeds two points clear at the top of the table, while Hull KR remain in second place.
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