Brooklyn Nets 76:83 Atlanta Hawks 
Aguada Santeros 83:79 Capitanes de Arecibo 
Gigantes de Carolina 71:73 Vaqueros de Bayamon 
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Toronto Raptors 102:89 Houston Rockets 
Ringwood W 90:99 Bendigo Braves W 
Mackay Meteorettes W 88:59 Sunshine Coast Phoenix W 
Dallas Mavericks 70:91 Los Angeles Lakers 
Wellington Saints 88:98 Canterbury Rams 
Northside Wizards W 88:60 Brisbane Capitals W 
Newcastle Falcons W 74:46 Hornsby S. W 
Warwick Senators 64:111 Geraldton Buccaneers 
Ringwood 95:76 Bendigo Braves 
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Northside Wizards 88:100 Brisbane Capitals 
Newcastle Falcons 76:72 Hornsby S. 
Auckland Tuatara 80:84 Otago Nuggets 
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Cyprus U20 54:73 Portugal U20 
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NLEX Road Warriors 101:100 Terrafirma Dyip 
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Albania U16 64:100 Andorra U16 
In a must-win game for Huddersfield, Leeds Rhinos stepped up and shut down their rivals. The win means Huddersfield will now play in the bottom-four competition for the rest of the Women’s Super League season. It was a tough result for a team that had been fighting hard to stay in the top half of the table.
The match was tight early on, but Leeds took control in the second half. Their defense held strong, and their attack found gaps that Huddersfield couldn’t close.
How Leeds turned the game around
Leeds came out with a clear plan: pressure Huddersfield’s playmakers. It worked. They forced several turnovers and turned them into points. Key moments included:
- A try from winger Chloe Smith just before halftime, giving Leeds a slim lead.
- Two quick scores after the break that stretched the gap to 14 points.
- A defensive stand on their own line that kept Huddersfield from scoring late.
Huddersfield tried to fight back, but Leeds’ line speed and tackling were too much. The Giants couldn’t find a way through.
What this means for both teams
For Huddersfield, the loss is a bitter end to their top-four hopes. They will now battle in the bottom-four group, where they’ll try to avoid finishing last. For Leeds, the win is a boost. They still have a shot at the top four, but they need to keep winning. The team’s confidence is high after this performance.
The Women’s Super League is known for its tight competition, and this game showed why. Every match matters, and Leeds proved they can deliver under pressure.
Looking ahead to the next matches
Leeds Rhinos will face a tough test next week against league leaders St Helens. If they can repeat this performance, they could shake up the standings. Huddersfield, on the other hand, will need to regroup quickly for their bottom-four opener. Their season isn’t over yet, but they’ll need to find a new spark.
Fans of both teams will be watching closely. This match showed that in the Women’s Super League, anything can happen.