Gareth O’Brien got here to the rescue with a golden-point drop aim after Leigh Leopards had relinquished a 20-point lead in opposition to Toulouse within the Betfred Tremendous League; Josh Charnley and Innes Senior starred early on earlier than Toulouse’s fightback was extinguished in a dramatic finale
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Gareth O’Brien of Leigh celebrates kicking the match-winning drop aim
Gareth O’Brien scored a golden-point drop aim to earn Leigh a dramatic 21-20 victory over Toulouse.
Leopards appeared to be heading for only a second Betfred Tremendous League victory of the season once they led 20-0 however the French facet fought again impressively to pressure extra-time with a last-gasp penalty.
O’Brien saved his nerve in entrance of the posts, although, to clinch a much-needed win for the hosts three minutes into the primary added interval.
Leigh had been irresistible within the opening 20 minutes, with Josh Charnley twice working by way of to attain, whereas Innes Senior’s acrobatic effort noticed him contact down within the different nook.
Liam Horne then broke by way of the center for a strive below the posts however Toulouse gave themselves hope for the second half when Romeo Tropis burst over within the thirty seventh minute.
An excellent move from Olly Ashall-Bott despatched Benjamin Laguerre in 10 minutes after the break, and the hole was down to 2 factors when Laguerre drove over once more moments after Ryan Brown had been sin-binned for Leigh.
Toulouse overturned a 20-point deficit to pressure extra-time with an unbelievable comeback
Brendan Fingers was then denied a strive for offside however Toulouse compelled extra-time when Jake Shorrocks, who had kicked all three conversions, calmly slotted over an Eightieth-minute penalty,
The guests appeared to have the momentum however Leigh had been courageous on the restart and earned their rewards.
Relieved Leigh boss Adrian Lam advised Sky Sports activities: “We made it difficult for ourselves. I thought a soft try just before half-time gave them some hope and momentum, and the whole second half was all theirs. Grateful we got through in the end. A much-needed win.”
Reverse quantity Sylvain Houles admitted: “It’s a hard one to take. We gave a 20 points head start. It’s three times now and we cannot be happy with that every time. It’s such a shame because the boys managed to find the energy to get back into the game. I’m disappointed for them.”
2026 Tremendous League – key dates and what to look out for
- Rivals Spherical: April 3-April 5
- Tremendous League in Paris: Sat Jun 6: Catalans Dragons v Wigan Warriors (Paris), 6:30 UK (Sky Sports activities)
- Magic Weekend: July 4-July 5
- Rivals Spherical reversed: July 23-July 26
- Elimination Play-offs: September 19-September 20
- Play-off semi-finals: September 26-September 27
- Grand Ultimate: October 3, Outdated Trafford.
Sky Sports activities will once more present each recreation of the Tremendous League reside this season – together with two matches in every spherical completely reside, with the remaining 5 matches every week proven on Sky Sports activities+
