Errors prove costly as Rhinos wilt in the heat at St Helens

Leeds Rhinos’ winning run went west as they wilted in the heat at St Helens.

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It was a hugely disappointing evening for Leeds who were well below the standard they set in the five successive wins before this 18-4 defeat. They were close to full-strength and went into it in good form, but Saints— missing some influential players— were on top for all but a short spell after the break.

Leeds had only themselves to blame. Their ball handling was terrible, at both ends of the field. In the first half, they squandered possession whenever they got anywhere near Saints’ line and three errors in their own territory led to the home team taking an 8-0 interval lead.