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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
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Aaron Bower at BrewDog Stadium

St Helens’ 60-year playoff record hangs by a thread after thrashing by Leeds

Ryan Hall touches down Leeds’ fourth try
Ryan Hall touches down Leeds’ fourth try in their convincing victory against St Helens. Photograph: Paul Currie/SWpix.com/Shutterstock

If you needed any further proof that Super League’s two most successful sides are travelling in different directions, this was about as conclusive as you can get.

There are two very different fates awaiting Leeds Rhinos and St Helens in three weeks or so. The Rhinos will now almost certainly be resting up for a Super League playoff semi-final, having earned a bye for the opening week of the playoffs by virtue of a top-two finish.

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