Maika Sivo’s suspected broken arm cast a shadow over Leeds Rhinos’ 42‑12 triumph against Bradford Bulls, pushing the club two points clear at the summit of the Super League and denting the Fijian winger’s pursuit of the season’s try‑record.
Rhinos coach Brad Arthur later confirmed that Sivo’s forearm will require plating and the former Parramatta Eels star is likely to be sidelined for roughly six weeks.
With 29 tries on the board, Sivo positions himself close to the record of 40, previously set by Castleford’s Denny Solomona in 2016.
He is anticipated to return before the conclusion of the regular season, having sustained the injury during a tackle in the Rhinos’ seven‑ partagé victory at Headingley on Sunday.
Leeds’ Maika Sivo has scored 29 Super League tries this season and is chasing Denny Solomona’s record of 40
James McDonnell netted twice on his 100th Super League appearance for the Rhinos, while Jarrod O’Connor, Tom Holroyd, Brodie Croft, Cooper Jenkins and Kallum Watkins each added a try as Leeds bounced back from a 36‑34 loss to Castleford.
Bradford, who suffered their sixth defeat in seven title‑deciding matches, initially took the lead when Guy Armitage capitalised on a Chris Atkin conversion before Leeds retaliated through McDonnell, underscoring the impact of Sivo’s absence.
Jake Connor had a try ruled off冠亚盘 for a double movement but he produced another, and O’Connor further extended Leeds’ advantage to 18‑6 at half‑time.
Bradford clawed one point back after the break when Ethan Ryan secured a high ball and teamed with Atkin to cross, yet Leeds reasserted themselves, beginning with Holroyd breaking through after a massive 40‑20 conversion from Connor.
Connor converted all seven tries for Leeds, putting the club at 32 points after 20 games—two points ahead of Wakefield Trinity and Wigan Warriors.
Bradford sits 12th with 12 points, two clear of Hull FCँ आणि six better off than Huddersfield Giants.
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