Hull KR 20 Leeds Rhinos 28: Zane Tetevano and Muizz Mustapha lead the way to fourth straight win

Leeds’ 28-20 victory did not seem very likely early on as they went 10-0 down after 13 minutes and 14-4 adrift at the end of the first quarter.

The hosts, roared on by a hostile crowd, burned themselves out and a clinical attacking performance - three tries from four attacks - powered Leeds into an 18-14 lead at half-time.

Once they’d scored early in the second period, Rhinos were rarely troubled, despite Rovers grabbing the final touchdown.

Rhinos suffered three injuries, Bodene Thompson and Cameron Smith going off injured at the same time, just as Rovers scored their third try and then Harry Newman hobbling off midway through the second half.

James Bentley missed the game, having failed to recover from a knock suffered in last Sunday’s win over Salford.

That meant Rhinos were down to 18 players before the game, but Aidan Sezer, Rhyse Martin, Matt Prior and Tom Holroyd are all now available following suspension.

Rovers, without any specialist half-backs, also lost a couple of key men, centre Shaun Kenny-Dowall and substitute forward Greg Richards, in the first half.

Both teams looked close to out on their feet in the closing stages and must be thrilled at the prospect of four games in less than three weeks to round off the season.

It was a big effort all round, not just from the victors.

For Leeds, Brad Dwyer, on a rare start at hooker, had a big impact on Leeds’ first half fightback and Richie Myler’s quick-fire brace turned the tide.

Zane Tetevano had his best game for Leeds, playing the full-80.