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Leigh Leopards vs Leeds Rhinos Preview & Prediction | 2025 Super League | Regular Season

by Alex Sarwar · August 7 2025, 04:27
Leigh Leopards vs Leeds Rhinos Preview & Prediction | 2025 Super League | Regular Season

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Both Leigh Leopards and Leeds Rhinos are aiming to bounce back after each suffered narrow defeats in the last round of Super League fixtures.

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Leigh Leopards Team News: McIntosh back

Leigh Leopards are set to be boosted by the return of Darnell McIntosh following an extended period of time on the sidelines through injury. McIntosh has been named in the squad and he comes in for Brad Dwyer.

Squad: Darnell McIntosh, Tesi Niu, Umyla Hanley, Josh Charnley, Gaz O’Brien, Lachlan Lam, Owen Trout, Edwin Ipape, Robbie Mulhern, Frankie Halton, Jack Hughes, Isaac Liu, Alec Tuitavake, Matt Davis, Keanan Brand, Ethan O’Neill, Andrew Badrock, Ben McNamara, Bailey Hodgson, AJ Towse, Joe Ofahengaue

Leeds Rhinos Team News: Debut on the cards

Expect Chris Hankinson to make his debut for Leeds Rhinos after signing from Salford Red Devils, following in Kallum Watkins’ footsteps. Both Jake Connor and Morgan Gannon are back but Alfie Edgell got injured last weekend and is out of this one.

Squad: Lachie Miller, Harry Newman, Ash Handley, Ryan Hall, Brodie Croft, Andy Ackers, Keenan Palasia, James Bentley, James McDonnell, Cameron Smith, Jarrod O’Connor, Sam Lisone, Morgan Gannon, Cooper Jenkins, Jake Connor, Jack Sinfield, Riley Lumb, Ben Littlewood, Kallum Watkins, Presley Cassell, Chris Hankinson

Leigh Leopards vs Leeds Rhinos Prediction

Leeds Rhinos were beaten in huge disappointing fashion by lowly Wakefield Trinity in a Yorkshire derby most recently and have been forced to stew on that result. Leigh Leopards were also on the losing side last time out, in their case vs Warrington Wolves, ending a run which had seen Leigh beaten a number of high-flying opponents.

Although Leeds have enjoyed plenty of positive results this season, they are still not totally reliable and this match being away from home makes things even tough for the Rhinos. Leigh Leopards have gotten every stronger with the return of McIntosh and remain a formidable proposition. Back them at home to get the better of the Rhinos.

Leigh Leopards vs Leeds Rhinos Tip: Leigh Leopards to win

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