The shocks keep coming in the Super League relegation battle | Gavin Willacy

23 July 2019 02:04
London Broncos’ victory over St Helens means the bottom five clubs are separated by just two points with six games to playBy Gavin Willacy for No Helmets RequiredAnd breathe! This Super League relegation battle is getting ridiculous. Defeats for Leeds, Wakefield and Hull KR, coupled with victories for Huddersfield and London means the bottom five are now separated by just two points, with six games to go. Thank goodness we have next weekend off to settle the nerves.The bottom of the table Broncos’ 32-12 victory over table-topping Saints may have seemed a shock to those not following things too closely, but for the 2,087 inside Ealing Trailfinders it was anything but. Edging a tight first half 14-6, the Broncos clung on when Saints – and in particular half-back Danny Richardson – started to sparkle after half-time, closing the gap to two points, only to pull away towards the close with two late tries. Related: Leeds comeback comes to nothing as Hull have the last word Related: 'I'm so obsessed': Adam Hills on fitting his TV career around rugby league Related: Luther Burrell: from the England rugby union team to the Super League Continue readingread full article

Source: TheGuardian