Leeds Rhinos have extended their lead at the top of the Super League table with a convincing win over Wakefield Trinity Wildcats this afternoon.

Both sides scored two tries in the opening 25 minutes, but Rob Burrow added two in three minutes for Leeds to put them ahead before the break.

The hosts were dominant after the break, finishing with eight tries, all of which were converted by Kevin Sinfield, while Wakefield failed to add to their score in the second half until the final moments.

Defending champions St Helens slipped to their third straight defeat as they fell behind late on in their game against Hull FC.

Neither side managed to take control of the match in the first half, with St Helens just edging in front before the break.

However, tries from Leon Pryce and Fetuli Talanoa put the visitors ahead, while a late kick from Jordan Rankin ensured that the Saints could not tie it in the last couple of minutes.

Salford Red Devils have moved above Wigan Warriors in the table after beating last season's runners-up at the AJ Bell Stadium.

Ben Jones-Bishop put Salford in front midway through the second half before both teams had a player sent to the sin bin following a clash between the two sides.

Niall Evalds made the most of the 12-a-side spell, adding his second try of the afternoon to put the win beyond doubt for the home side.

Castleford Tigers dominated the second half to claim a win over the Warrington Wolves after a closely-fought first half.

The sides were level at 10-10 at half time, but Adam Milner and Ben Roberts both crossed the try line less than four minutes apart to put the visitors comfortably ahead.

Kevin Penny sprinted over inside the final 10 minutes as Warrington pushed to get back into the match late on, but Castleford did enough to stop them adding to their score further.

Hull Kingston Rovers picked up a narrow win over Huddersfield Giants in a tight game at the KC Stadium.

The hosts were just ahead at the break, but Albert Kelly and Josh Mantellato managed to extend their advantage early in the second half.

Ukuma Tai'ai tried to give Huddersfield some hope, leaving them needing just a converted try to draw level with more than half an hour remaining, but KR sealed the win late on with a Mantellato kick.

Results in full: Warrington Wolves 14-22 Castleford Tigers, Hull Kingston Rovers 20-16 Huddersfield Giants, Leeds Rhinos 48-22 Wakefield Trinity Wildcats, St Helens 20-28 Hull FC, Salford City Reds 24-18 Wigan Warriors