Maika Sivo delivered yet another sensational performance, scoring his fourth hat-trick of the Super League season to keep Leeds Rhinos perched at the top of the table after a hard-fought derby victory over Wakefield Trinity.

The electric Fiji international has been in blistering form, tallying an incredible 19 tries in just 10 matches across all competitions. His finishing prowess proved vital once again as a determined Trinity side refused to back down, making for a thrilling contest at Headingley.

Leeds seemed to be cruising comfortably at 20-6 after two early tries from Sivo and another from Kallum Watkins. However, the momentum shifted dramatically when both Sivo and Ash Handley were sent to the sin-bin, giving Wakefield a golden opportunity to claw their way back into the game.

And claw back they did. Tray Lolesio and Jayden Myers touched down for Daryl Powell's men, cutting the deficit to just four points and setting up a tense finale. But Leeds showed their championship mettle, with Brodie Croft crossing for a brace, Sivo adding his third of the night, and Jake Connor's reliable boot keeping the scoreboard ticking over.

The win ensures Leeds remain at the summit of Super League heading into Round 10, with Sivo's remarkable form continuing to be a cornerstone of their title charge. For Wakefield, there were plenty of positives to take from a performance that pushed the league leaders all the way.

Match Details:
Leeds: Miller; R. Hall, Bird, Handley, Sivo; Croft, Connor; Oledzki, Levi, Palasia, McDonnell, Hankinson, Watkins.
Interchanges: Holroyd, Jenkins, O'Connor, C. Smith

Wakefield: Rourke; Pratt, Scott, C. Hall, Myers; Lino, Trueman; Rodwell, Pitts, Storton, Hamlin-Uele, Smoothy, McMeeken.