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20 hours ago
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Leigh clinch dramatic win at Wakefield
Betfred Super LeagueWakefield (12) 20Tries: Jowitt, Pratt, Hall Goals: Jowitt (4)Leigh (18) 24Tries: Armstrong (2) McIntosh, Ofahengaue Goals: McNamara (4) Leigh Leopards edged out Wakefield Trinity in a thriller on an emotional day at the DIY Kitchens Stadium. The game was dedicated to Trinity coach Daryl Powell's grandson Clarke, who has leukaemia and led the teams out. Both sides could have won it but Joe Ofahengaue's late try was the crucial swing after other scores from David Armstrong and Darnell only led for a short period in the second half despite tries from Max Jowitt, Oliver Pratt and Corey to follow Wakefield: Jowitt, Russell, Hall, Pratt, Johnstone, Trueman, Lino, McMeeken, Hood, Vagana, Croft, Griffin, PittsInterchanges: Cozza, Rourke, Smith, Faatili, NikotemoLeigh: Armstrong, McIntosh, Niu, Hanley, Brand, McNamara, Lam, Ofahengaue, Ipape, Mulhern, Halton, Trout, LiuInterchanges: Hughes, Tuitavake, Davis, Hodgson, CharnleyReferee: Jack Smith.
BBC News
17-04-2025
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Leigh sign Tonga prop Ofahengaue
Leigh Leopards have signed Tonga prop Joe Ofahengaue until former Queensland State of Origin player has been picked up on a three-and-a-half-year deal after being granted an early release from his contract by Parramatta Eels after playing in the opening six rounds of the New Zealand-born player has also played for Brisbane Broncos and Wests Tigers in a 10-year 29-year-old joins a Leigh squad which has reached the play-offs in the two seasons since they were promoted to Super League, and are fifth this year after winning four of their seven coach Adrian Lam said Ofahengaue would add punch up front to the Leopards. "Joe is a player that I have watched and admired for a very long time," he told the club website., external"Joe has always been a great leader within the group and now with over 200 NRL games he will bring another level of experience with him to our squad"Joe is a big body, who is explosive in both attack and defence, and is a player who will fit into our team perfectly."He is the exact player that we need to boost our forward pack size and a lead from the front."
