The Rhinos went into the sport with 9 gamers lacking by harm, together with reigning Man of Metal Jake Connor, however edged forward early on as Chris Hankinson’s penalty was their reward for sustained strain as Leigh struggled with the brand new, stricter interpretation of the ruck guidelines.
After that ragged begin, the Leopards burst into life as Ipape broke, Bailey Hodgson injected tempo and Lam had the presence of thoughts to hurl a go to Senior for a superb end on his Tremendous League debut for the hosts.
Ipape was inflicting havoc and when he led one other assault and fed Joe Ofahengaue, the Tongan was readily available to seize the offload and pressure his manner over.
Any phrases of hope from Leeds coach Brad Arthur at half-time rapidly dissipated as, from the restart, Riley Lumb dropped the ball and Hughes kicked forward to attain, with Davis including one other because the Rhinos defence once more wobbled.
Jenkins burst by two tackles to reveal the Leigh defence for the primary time and rating, and with a glimmer of hope Leeds went ahead.
Newman furiously claimed his eye had been gouged following a deal with and with tempers fraying he was sin-binned shortly afterwards following a conflict, with Davis following him for his half within the melee.
One other Lumb error handed Leigh territory and Ipape dummied to go proper, switched left, and Lam gathered his go and swivelled out of Tom Holroyd’s tried deal with to seal the win, though Croft gave Leeds’ travelling help one thing to cheer late within the recreation.
