Leeds Rhinos have recorded a 40-22 victory over Castleford Tigers on Sunday.
It was Leeds who started the stronger and a try from Ben Jones-Bishop and a Rob Burrow goal sent them into an early lead.
Burrow added a try of his own five minutes later, while a Richard Moore goal opened up a comprehensive lead.
Castleford got on the board after 31 minutes through a goal from Danny Orr and a Paul Jackson try, but they entered the break 22-6 behind when Kevin Sinfield added the second of his two goals for Leeds.
It got worse for Castleford early in the second period when Sinfield secured another goal, while Kallum Watkins added a try to open up a 28-6 lead.
It was quickly 40-6 to Leeds when Jones-Bishop, Sinfield and Ryan Hall all got in on the act.
Castleford cut the score to 40-12 when Craig Huby added a try and a goal, while Brett Ferres made it 40-16 late on. They rallied in the latter stages, but it proved too little too late.
Matt Law
