St Helens edge Leeds in Super League

St Helens took advantage of the first-half dismissal of Leeds centre Joel Moon to earn a precious 13-12 win that takes them a step closer to securing top spot in the Super League.

The Challenge Cup winners were forced to play for an hour with 12 men after Moon was sent off by referee Richard Silverwood midway through the first half for a shoulder charge on St Helens centre Mark Percival, who had to be substituted.

With skipper Kevin Sinfield and stalwart Jamie Peacock at the heart of a superb defensive effort, the Rhinos looked capable of hanging on but the task proved beyond them as Saints came from 12-2 down to snatch a victory that takes them five points clear of nearest rivals Wigan.

Five-eighth Lance Hohaia was St Helens’ hero on his return to the side with a drop goal seven minutes from the end which followed two quick tries against a tiring Leeds defence by Louie McCarthy-Scarsbrook and James Roby.

Now only Castleford can prevent Nathan Brown’s men from clinching the league leaders’ shield but they will need to win their last three games and hope Saints slip up in both their last two.

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