Salford Red Devils 8 Leeds Rhinos 22: Rhinos hit back for precious win

By Peter Smith
Published 22nd Feb 2020, 15:45 BST
Updated 22nd Feb 2020, 21:24 BST
Luke Gale scores for Leeds Rhinos at Salford. Picture by Steve Riding.Luke Gale scores for Leeds Rhinos at Salford. Picture by Steve Riding.
Luke Gale scores for Leeds Rhinos at Salford. Picture by Steve Riding.
A dominant second half performance earned Leeds Rhinos a hard-fought two points - and second successive win - at Salford Red Devils on Saturday.

In blustery conditions - and driving rain at times - Rhinos were 8-6 down at the break, having got back into the game on the final play, but they were much the better team after the interval, keeping the hosts scoreless.

Substitutes Adam Cuthbertson and Richie Myler were very good and Luke Gale had a much better second half after a disappointing opening 40.

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Leeds cut out the errors which plagued them in the first period and their defence was strong, surviving five successive penalties at one stage.

Harry Newman takes on the Salford defence. Picture by Steve Riding.Harry Newman takes on the Salford defence. Picture by Steve Riding.
Harry Newman takes on the Salford defence. Picture by Steve Riding.

Gale's touchdown on the stroke of half-time was crucial.