Leeds end long wait for home victory against St Helens to build lead at top

• Leeds 24-16 St Helens

• Rhinos recover from eight points behind at half-time

Leeds Rhinos finally ended their decade-long wait for a home victory over their great rivals St Helens to solidify their position at the Super League summit.

Incredibly, Leeds had lost nine consecutive home games against the Saints dating back to 2017. That includes the unforgettable playoff clash between the two sides last year when St Helens snatched victory from the jaws of defeat with a dramatic late try for Shane Wright to end the Rhinos’ title hopes.