Rhinos still chasing second spot as O'Connor fires derby warning shot

Leeds Rhinos haven't given up hope of snatching second place in the table, but hooker Jarrod O'Connor has also issued a derby warning.

- by Peter Smith

With six rounds remaining, Rhinos are fifth in Betfred Super League, one point behind third-place Leigh Leopards. They are level with St Helens in fourth and six ahead of Wakefield Trinity, who are seventh.

Top spot is realistically out of reach, with Hull KR six points in front, but other places from second to seventh are wide open. Last Thursday's victory at Leigh kept Rhinos in contention for a home semifinal and O'Connor insisted: "We have got a big focus on the last seven games and it was exactly what we needed.