Super League attendance as Leeds Rhinos post big figure and Hull FC crowd down

Leeds Rhinos recorded their biggest ever attendance in Round 18 of Super League, with Rhinos fielding a crowd of 14,555 at Headingley for Saturday’s 20-12 defeat of Hull KR. The win keeps the Robins in check with the top two of the competition, with Mikey Lewis playing the win again.

Elsewhere, 13,135 saw Warrington Wolves beat St Helens at the Totally Wicked Stadium on Friday night. Sam Burgess’ side made it tough for an hour of play after James Harrison’s red card, but they dug deep to record a 24-10 win.

At the MKM Stadium, Hull FC picked up a third win of the season against Wigan Warriors on Saturday as the Warriors lost for just the third time in 32 games. The Black and Whites posted a crowd of 9,771, the second time they have registered fewer than 10,000 fans this season.

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In West Yorkshire, Castleford Tigers saw a crowd of 7,331 watch their deserved 24-18 victory over Catalans Dragons on Sunday. The Fords made positive progress under Craig Lingard’s sixth win of the season.

Back over the Pennines, Leigh kept their top six hopes alive with a 36-6 win against London Broncos on Friday. The Leythers, who still have quite a bit of ground to make up, had a 6,677 turnout at Leigh Sports Village, with John Asiata and Lachlan Lam both impressing.

Finally, Huddersfield Giants, with former player Luke Robinson in caretaker charge, saw 4,119 through the turnstiles as a late surge was enough to beat Salford Red Devils 16-8 on Friday night.

Appearances in round 18 of the Super League
Leeds Rhinos 12 Hull KR 20 – 14,555
St Helens 10 Warrington Wolves 24 – 13,135
Hull FC 24 Wigan Warriors 22 – 9,771
Castleford Tigers 24 Catalans Dragons 18 – 7,331
Leigh Leopards 36 London Broncos 6 – 6,677
Huddersfield Giants 16 Salford Red Devils 8 – 4,119

Super League averages so far
1. Wigan (6) – 15,558
2. Leeds (10) – 14,283
3. St Helens (10) – 12,238
4. Hull FC (9) – 11,983
5. Hull KR (9) – 9,967 (two attendances to be confirmed)
6. Warrington (10) – 9,649
7. Catalans (10) – 8,990
8. Leigh (8) – 8,113
9. Castleford (10) – 7,951 (an attendance to be confirmed)
10. Huddersfield (7) – 5,003
11. Salford (9) – 4,948
12. London (9) – 3,435

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