Leeds join Saints at summit

Late tries from Ryan Hall and Jordan Tansey secured the points for Leeds after the hosts had led at half-time.

James Roby and Steve Tyrer got on the scoresheet for Saints, but efforts from Rob Burrow and Danny McGuire, plus three goals from Kevin Sinfield enabled Tony Smith's side to take the points.

With 26 minutes gone, Saints scored the opening try when James Roby exploited a hideous gap in the visitors' defence and scuttled clear from close range.

Ste Tyrer added the extras but Leeds responded impressively as Kevin Sinfield found Danny McGuire who scampered under the posts and punched the air in delight.

Sinfield's goal edged Rhinos ahead but Tyrer struck shortly before the interval hooter, grounding in the left corner to finish off a bewildering array of inter-passing between Leon Pryce, James Graham and Talau.

Saints' lead though proved short-lived as Burrow - at 5ft 5in the smallest man in Super League - registered a fine effort in the 47th minute which was all of his own making.

The Great Britain scrum-half collected possession and some lovely footwork saw him weave his way past Graham and Paul Clough for a try which Sinfield converted.

It was a fine way for Burrow to mark his 200th Rhinos appearance and prompted St Helens to up the tempo as the half wore on.

However, Keith Senior put Hall over in the right corner with six minutes remaining before Tansey's interception try three minutes later sealed an impressive success for Leeds.