Summary

  • FT: Catalans 26-14 Leeds

  • Catalans go to St Helens on 20 November in semi-finals

  • Wigan will host Hull FC in other semi

  1. Farewellpublished at 21:55 Greenwich Mean Time 13 November 2020

    FT: Catalans 26-14 Leeds

    So we've set up next week's two Super League play-off semi-finals.

    Wigan take on Hull FC next Thursday while St Helens take on tonight's winners Catalans on Friday.

    We're two weeks away from the Super League Grand Final and, if the past two nights are anything to go by, we're in for a cracker of a play-off series.

    For now though, thank you for joining us.

  2. 'The first half hurt us'published at 21:53 Greenwich Mean Time 13 November 2020

    FT: Catalans 26-14 Leeds

    Leeds Rhinos director of rugby Kevin Sinfield told Sky Sports:

    “The first half hurt us. You can’t give yourself an 18-0 mountain to climb. At crucial times we gave too much of the ball away and Catalans made us pay.

    “I can’t fault the effort tonight, they had a real go. I’m really proud of what the club have done this year, I know it’s been a challenge for everybody.

    “We’re growing. We’re never going to be an overnight fix but we’re looking forward to next year and we’ve made great strides already.”

  3. 'Excited for the semi-final'published at 21:50 Greenwich Mean Time 13 November 2020

    FT: Catalans 26-14 Leeds

    Catalans head coach Steve McNamara told Sky Sports:

    “I was really pleased with the first half but to be honest not playing mostly for six weeks, I wasn’t quite sure how well we’d go in the second half.

    “It was tense in the second and not as good as the first half but this team needed this game to move on to a bigger challenge next week.

    “We’re excited to be in the semi-final and one game away from the Grand Final but you need to play extremely well which is the challenge.”

  4. 'We had to be on our best'published at 21:45 Greenwich Mean Time 13 November 2020

    FT: Catalans 26-14 Leeds

    Catalans full-back Sam Tomkins told Sky Sports:

    "We knew it was going to be a big test tonight. Leeds have played well recently and we had to be on our best.

    "In the first half we laid a good platform. They've won a lot of close games so we knew we'd have to play for the full 80.

    "When Brad Dwyer came on he made a difference and gave them a lot of momentum."

  5. Full timepublished at 21:41 Greenwich Mean Time 13 November 2020

    Catalans 26-14 Leeds

    Catalans celebrateImage source, SWpix.com

    It's all over and Catalans set up a Super League play-off semi-final against St Helens next week.

    Challenge Cup holders Leeds crash out but it's been a cracking game for the neutral.

    We've been treated over the past two nights with a pair of cracking eliminators.

  6. Postpublished at 78 mins

    Catalans 26-14 Leeds

    A good break from Leeds sees Liam Sutcliffe attempt to win the ball from a neat offload but he spills it and knocks on.

    It's just not going their way tonight.

  7. Postpublished at 77 mins

    Catalans 26-14 Leeds

    James Maloney attempts a drop-goal on the break to well and truly wrap up victory for Catalans.

    But his effort sails wide of the mark and Leeds have another shot at getting back upfield.

  8. PENALTY: Catalans 26-14 Leedspublished at 743 mins

    James Maloney

    A huge penalty from James Maloney that's pretty much at halfway, goes over with ease.

    Catalans extend their lead to 12 points and Leeds are seven minutes away from being knocked out.

  9. Postpublished at 70 mins

    Catalans 24-14 Leeds

    10 minutes left. There's a break in play as Matt Whitley receives treatment after colliding with Catalans teammate Jason Baitieri.

    Leeds need two scores if they're to come back here. Can they do it?

  10. try

    TRY: Catalans 24-14 Leedspublished at 67 mins

    Konrad Hurrell

    Konrad Hurrell scores a tryImage source, SWpix.com

    IT AIN'T OVER YET, FOLKS!

    Leeds just haven't panicked since that David Mead try and, thanks to some good work from Brad Dwyer in the build up, the ball is eventually worked to Konrad Hurrell who touches down in the corner.

    Rhyse Martin misses the kick, however. 10 points in it.

  11. try

    TRY: Catalans 24-10 Leedspublished at 63 mins

    David Mead, goal James Maloney

    Oh Leeds what an absolute disaster that was.

    No sooner had the Rhinos won the ball back from that Catalans attack, Rob Lui offloads straight to David Mead, who evades a subsequent tackle, turns 180 degrees and runs in pretty much unopposed at the corner.

    James Maloney adds the two and there's still time but Leeds have got an uphill battle here.

  12. Postpublished at 63 mins

    Catalans 18-10 Leeds

    Michael McIlorum gets to the post before he's held up as Catalans drive to the line.

    They win another set of six but they cheaply lose the ball soon after and Leeds breathe a sigh of relief.

  13. Postpublished at 59 mins

    Catalans 18-10 Leeds

    Remi Casty is penalised for a high arm around the neck of Leeds' beleaguered hooker Brad Dwyer.

    Fortunately he's okay, having come off worse with Michael McIlorum earlier, and play continues.

  14. Postpublished at 55 mins

    Catalans 18-10 Leeds

    Catalans v LeedsImage source, PA Media

    Here come Catalans! Having been under the cosh for much of this second half, Tom Davies barges his way through a sea of Leeds bodies in a charge upfield.

    In the aftermath, Richie Myler and Joel Tomkins exchange pushes as they challenge for the ball.

    It's a tense game, this.

  15. Postpublished at 55 mins

    Catalans 18-10 Leeds

    And back under way again. Hopefully Brad Dwyer's alright after all that.

    Leeds will want to avoid him missing the rest of the game, having already lost Ava Seumanufagai and Mikolai Oledzki.

  16. Postpublished at 54 mins

    Catalans 18-10 Leeds

    Play has been halted because Brad Dwyer's nose is just gushing blood.

    A change of shirt is in order while the physio tries to stem the flow.

  17. Postpublished at 54 mins

    Catalans 18-10 Leeds

    Game on. And Luke Gale attempts a cheeky short kick to try and find some space at the line on Leeds' fifth tackle but it's well collected by Sam Tomkins.

    Good game, this.

  18. Postpublished at 52 mins

    Catalans 18-10 Leeds

    Catalans v LeedsImage source, Getty Images

    This is as big a window as Leeds are going to get if they are to claw down Catalans' advantage.

    The Rhinos have dominated this second half so far but Brad Dwyer is the latest Leeds player to come off worse in a tackle.

    This time Michael McIlorum appears to catch him in the face as he goes to ground and there's a bit of claret coming from his nose.

  19. get involved

    Get Involvedpublished at 21:03 Greenwich Mean Time 13 November 2020

    Who will reach this year's Grand Final?

    Greg: Saints & Wigan to make the Grand Final... the mighty Red Vee to win, obviously.

    Keep your predictions coming by using #bbcrl on social media.

  20. try

    TRY: Catalans 18-10 Leedspublished at 48 mins

    Liam Sutcliffe

    Leeds score a tryImage source, SWpix.com

    Great stuff from Leeds, here. They're back in this!

    Cracking stuff from Tom Briscoe in the build-up to Liam Sutcliffe getting his name on the scoresheet to touch down in the corner.

    Rhyse Martin narrowly misses the extras, however. Eight points in it.