Mason Lino Secures Wakefield Trinity Derby Win Over Leeds Rhinos

Mason Lino's dramatic last-second drop goal secured a thrilling 15-14 victory for Wakefield Trinity over Leeds Rhinos in a crucial Super League derby at Belle Vue, boosting Wakefield's play-off hopes by moving them into sixth place. Despite trailing by six points late after a Jarrod O'Connor try, Wakefield leveled with a try from Matty Storton before Lino calmly kicked the winning drop goal from nearly 35 meters out. Leeds, who had lost key playmaker Jake Connor to a head injury, had dominated many phases but were undone by costly errors and missed chances, including a missed drop goal in the dying moments. The match featured intense physicality and tactical battles, with Wakefield capitalizing on Leeds' sin binning of Brodie Croft and executing slick attacking moves involving players like Max Jowitt, Lachlan Walmsley, and Jake Trueman. The victory not only handed Wakefield bragging rights in their season series against Leeds but also intensified the play-off race, leaving Leeds frustrated for missing an opportunity to challenge higher in the table. Wakefield coach Daryl Powell praised Lino for his composure under pressure, highlighting his maturity and key contributions throughout the match and season.