Leeds Rhinos Under-18s kept their winning streak going at home against Huddersfield Giants at Stanningley, with Tom Richardson scoring three tries in the latest academy meeting between the sides.
The Rhinos’ under-18s side took another step forward on home turf, and Richardson’s three-try return gave the match its defining edge. No final score was included in the highlights report, but the result was enough to extend Leeds’ run in front of their own supporters.
The game at Stanningley underlined how much these academy fixtures matter for Leeds. They are part of the club’s pathway, a place where young players are expected to handle pressure, play with tempo and learn how quickly a contest can turn when one player finds space. Richardson did that here, and Leeds made it count.
There is still more to come for both sides, but this was one of those afternoons that leaves a clear marker. Leeds defended home well enough to keep the streak alive, and Richardson’s hat-trick made him the name attached to the performance. For a youth side trying to build momentum, that is the kind of outing that carries weight beyond one match.
