James Maloney goes over for Catalans’ second try in their victory at Leigh on SaturdayCatalans Dragons leapfrogged champions St Helens at the top of the Super League after a scare at the hands of bottom-placed — and still winless — Leigh Centurions. In their gun metal away strip, Catalans at times resembled a sleek destroyer glistening in the sun as the speed of passing and a multi-dimensional attack overwhelmed Leigh in a devastating and ultimately pivotal third quarter. SponsoredAt other times, they were holed below the water by Leigh’s punchy persistence to the bitter end, leaving the Dragons glad of the siren as they were besieged in the closing minutes. Leigh flew at their opponents with abandon, plundered three first half tries and led 18-6 at one stage. They had conceded 30 consecutive points when they revived themselves late

Source: The Times June 12, 2021 17:03 UTC