The Leeds Rhinos secured a 42-12 win over the Bradford Bulls at AMT Headingley. That seven-try performance pushed the team straight to the top of the Super League table. But the mood quickly shifted after winger Maika Sivo left the field.
Sivo suffered a suspected arm fracture during a tackle. He currently sits at 29 tries for the season. This total puts him right behind Denny Solomona’s 2016 record of 40 tries, according to a match summary. He was actively chasing history before the impact.
Rhinos head coach Brad Arthur confirmed the setback. Sivo needs metal plates in his arm—a procedure with a six-week recovery timeline. So his return is delayed until the very end of the regular season. The timing feels harsh considering his recent knee problems. Sivo just missed the entire 2025 season after an ACL tear, a timeline covered in a team update.
His early exit forced Leeds into a rapid reshuffle. Alfie Edgell and Harry Newman moved out to the wings. James McDonnell then shifted into the centre position to fill the gap, a change noted in a press breakdown.
McDonnell thrived under the sudden pressure. He crossed the line twice during his 100th career game. Other scorers included Jarrod O’Connor, Tom Holroyd, Brodie Croft, Cooper Jenkins, and Kallum Watkins. And Jake Connor successfully converted all seven tries.
The victory moves Leeds to 32 points after 20 games. They now hold a two-point lead over both Wakefield Trinity and the Wigan Warriors. Bradford drops to 12th place with exactly 12 points. The Bulls just took their sixth loss in seven matches. They now have one week to rebuild the defensive structure they were looking for.