In a commanding performance at Magic Weekend, the Leigh Leopards defeated the Salford Red Devils 26-0, with Zak Hardaker scoring a try and kicking five goals. The win places Leigh seventh in the Super League, just three points shy of Salford, who occupy the final play-off spot. The match saw Salford's discipline falter, resulting in two players being sin-binned, which Leigh capitalized on to build an early lead. Hardaker expressed the significance of the match and the electric atmosphere at Elland Road, where he scored his first try. Leigh's head coach Adrian Lam emphasized the importance of maintaining focus as they chase a play-off position with five games remaining. This victory marks a notable achievement as it is the first time two teams have been nilled during a Magic Weekend.