Dagnall helps Saints grind out victory at Leeds
Owen Dagnall's first-half try and a penalty goal from Jonny Lomax saw St Helens to a gritty victory over Leeds at Headingley.Dagnall spun his way over in the left corner after 15 minutes and Lomax extended the lead from the tee before half-time.After the break, Leeds thought they had scored through James McDonnell but the video referee ruled it out and the hosts wasted good territory.Agnatius Paasi's yellow card 13 minutes from time made life tougher for Saints but they clung on to move above Leeds into third in the Super League table.More to follow.
Leeds: Miller, Hall, Newman, Handley, Edgell, Croft, Connor, Oledzki, O'Connor, Jenkins, McDonnell, Watkins, SmithInterchanges: Palasia, Lisone, Ackers, BentleySt Helens: Sailor, Felt, Robertson, Percival, Dagnall, Lomax, Mbye, Walmsley, Clark, Lees, Sironen, Whitley, KnowlesInterchanges: Paasi, Wingfield, Delaney, BurnsSin-bin: PaasiReferee: Jack Smith.
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