Hull Kingston Rovers have claimed local bragging rights in the 224th city derby with a 20-6 victory over Hull FC at the KC Stadium.
Terry Campese opened the scoring for the visitors after just four minutes played when he crossed over to the right of the posts after collecting Kieran Dixon's pass, before Josh Mantellato added a conversion.
Dixon then added a try of his own in the 26th minute after once again marauding through the FC defence before crossing, with Mantellato adding two more points with his boot.
The hosts pulled some points back when Leon Pryce made the most of Dixon's spill to dive down and seal a try, but the visitors reopened up the 14-point back when Shaun Lunt latched onto Fetuli Talanoa's ball to cross over.
With the home side struggling to make chances, Mantellato kicked the only points of the second half as KR held on for the win.
Wakefield 4-40 Catalans Dragons
Catalans Dragons have thrashed Wakefield Trinity Wildcats 40-4 in this evening's Super League clash at Belle Vue.
The hosts held firm against the Perpignan-based outfit for the first 15 minutes, but were undone when Thomas Bosc put Benjamin Garcia over the line, before Scott Dureau converted.
Trinity were soon under siege as their opponents ran riot, scoring a further three tries before the break courtesy of Willie Tonga, Ben Pomeroy and Elliott Whitehead.
There was no let up after the restart for the home side as they fell further behind to a Damien Cardace hat-trick and on the verge of a whitewash.
James Webster's charges did however grab a consolation late on when Ali Lauitiiti charged down the left and set up Chris Riley, who crossed over to give the home crowd something to cheer about.
Catalans Dragons have thrashed Wakefield Trinity Wildcats 40-4 in this evening's Super League clash at Belle Vue.
The hosts held firm against the Perpignan-based outfit for the first 15 minutes, but were undone when Thomas Bosc put Benjamin Garcia over the line, before Scott Dureau converted.
Trinity were soon under siege as their opponents ran riot, scoring a further three tries before the break courtesy of Willie Tonga, Ben Pomeroy and Elliott Whitehead.
There was no let up after the restart for the home side as they fell further behind to a Damien Cardace hat-trick and on the verge of a whitewash.
James Webster's charges did however grab a consolation late on when Ali Lauitiiti charged down the left and set up Chris Riley, who crossed over to give the home crowd something to cheer about.
Widnes Vikings 30-10 Warrington Wolves
Widnes Vikings came from behind to beat Warrington Wolves 30-10 in this evening's Super League derby at the Select Security Stadium.
Ben Westwood's try in the sixth minute, followed by Gareth O'Brien's conversion, put the visitors ahead early on, before a smoke bomb thrown onto the field caused a delay in play.
When play re-started, Widnes stormed back thanks to a Cameron Phelps try and a brace from Stefan Marsh to make it 14-6 at the break.
Lloyd White and Kevin Brown then crossed after the restart to put the hosts further ahead, and despite Ben Currie's tentative try in the 66th minute, Jack Owens got another four points on board at the death to cap off an impressive display for Widnes.
Widnes Vikings came from behind to beat Warrington Wolves 30-10 in this evening's Super League derby at the Select Security Stadium.
Ben Westwood's try in the sixth minute, followed by Gareth O'Brien's conversion, put the visitors ahead early on, before a smoke bomb thrown onto the field caused a delay in play.
When play re-started, Widnes stormed back thanks to a Cameron Phelps try and a brace from Stefan Marsh to make it 14-6 at the break.
Lloyd White and Kevin Brown then crossed after the restart to put the hosts further ahead, and despite Ben Currie's tentative try in the 66th minute, Jack Owens got another four points on board at the death to cap off an impressive display for Widnes.
Good Friday fixtures
Castleford 12-26 Leeds Rhinos
Leeds Rhinos have continued their fine start to the Super League season with a comfortable 26-12 win away at Castleford Tigers.
The Rhinos have been the stand-out team during the opening weeks of the new season, and their confidence showed during the opening quarter as they went over for two tries.
A flowing move on the left-hand side of the pitch ended with Joel Moon touching over for his first try since June, before Ryan Hall touched down after his side hit Castleford on the break.
However, on 26 minutes, the home team found a way back into the match when skipper Michael Shenton scored a try after getting on the end of a kick from Liam Finn.
Castleford needed to stay in contention heading into half time, but four minutes before the break, Leeds reopened a 10-point lead when Stevie Ward latched onto a grubber from Liam Sutcliffe to get a decisive touch to the ball.
The start of the second half continued at the pace that the majority of the encounter had been played at, but the scoreline remained the same, partly due to the defending of Castleford's Luke Dorn who stopped Adam Cuthbertson extending the lead.
However, after the game entered the final quarter, Leeds scored two more tries in quick succession, with Hall going over for his second after good work from Moon and Danny McGuire before Cuthbertson finally got on the scoresheet after bulldozing his way through the backline.
Shenton reduced the deficit late on after completing a well-executed breakaway but it was too little too late to trouble the visitors, who go two points ahead of St Helens.
Leeds Rhinos have continued their fine start to the Super League season with a comfortable 26-12 win away at Castleford Tigers.
The Rhinos have been the stand-out team during the opening weeks of the new season, and their confidence showed during the opening quarter as they went over for two tries.
A flowing move on the left-hand side of the pitch ended with Joel Moon touching over for his first try since June, before Ryan Hall touched down after his side hit Castleford on the break.
Castleford needed to stay in contention heading into half time, but four minutes before the break, Leeds reopened a 10-point lead when Stevie Ward latched onto a grubber from Liam Sutcliffe to get a decisive touch to the ball.
The start of the second half continued at the pace that the majority of the encounter had been played at, but the scoreline remained the same, partly due to the defending of Castleford's Luke Dorn who stopped Adam Cuthbertson extending the lead.
However, after the game entered the final quarter, Leeds scored two more tries in quick succession, with Hall going over for his second after good work from Moon and Danny McGuire before Cuthbertson finally got on the scoresheet after bulldozing his way through the backline.
Shenton reduced the deficit late on after completing a well-executed breakaway but it was too little too late to trouble the visitors, who go two points ahead of St Helens.
Wigan Warriors 12-4 St Helens
Wigan Warriors made it six straight Good Friday wins over St Helens with a 12-4 victory at the DW Stadium.
Dom Manfredi went over the line inside the first minute after he reacted quickest to pounce on a loose ball as the hosts made a perfect start.
Louie McCarthy-Scarsbrook scored a try for the Saints but the resulting conversion was missed to give the home side a slender 6-4 advantage at the break.
However, Joe Burgess got on the end of a George Williams kick on 71 minutes to open up a significant lead for the Warriors.
Ryan Hampshire added the conversion as the home side recorded another win over their local rivals.
Huddersfield 12-18 Salford
Salford Red Devils climbed to fourth in the Super League courtesy of a low-scoring upset over Huddersfield Giants this evening.
The visitors to the John Smith's Stadium scored the opening try on 21 minutes and never surrendered their lead as they recorded a 18-12 success.
It was Josh Griffin who went over midway through the first half to give Salford an advantage that was extended to 10 when the same player converted a Ben Jones-Bishop effort just past the half-hour mark.
Huddersfield ensured that they were within striking distance of Salford at the break as Jack Hughes touched down on 38 minutes, with Danny Brough adding the extras.
Carl Forster gave the Red Devils a cushion again with his 55th-minute try, but the Giants pegged them back, moving to within four points when Brough converted Aaron Murphy's score nine minutes from time.
The hosts had the momentum and the home crowd behind them as they tried to set up a grandstand finish, but Griffin's timely penalty eased the pressure on Salford and helped them get over the line.
Huddersfield are one of five teams that the Red Devils leapfrog courtesy of their fourth win of the season.
Salford Red Devils climbed to fourth in the Super League courtesy of a low-scoring upset over Huddersfield Giants this evening.
The visitors to the John Smith's Stadium scored the opening try on 21 minutes and never surrendered their lead as they recorded a 18-12 success.
It was Josh Griffin who went over midway through the first half to give Salford an advantage that was extended to 10 when the same player converted a Ben Jones-Bishop effort just past the half-hour mark.
Carl Forster gave the Red Devils a cushion again with his 55th-minute try, but the Giants pegged them back, moving to within four points when Brough converted Aaron Murphy's score nine minutes from time.
The hosts had the momentum and the home crowd behind them as they tried to set up a grandstand finish, but Griffin's timely penalty eased the pressure on Salford and helped them get over the line.
Huddersfield are one of five teams that the Red Devils leapfrog courtesy of their fourth win of the season.
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