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Brodie Croft’s drop goal secured a golden-point Super League win for Leeds Rhinos to deny London Broncos in dramatic fashion.<\/b><\/p>\n
Croft’s kick proved decisive on an emotional day at Headingley, 24 hours before Leeds legend Rob Burrow’s funeral on Sunday.<\/p>\n
Bottom side Broncos were just 10 minutes away from a first away win of the season before Rhyse Martin’s try forced extra time.<\/p>\n
And Croft struck just four minutes in to the additional period to boost Leeds’ top-six hopes.<\/p>\n
The Broncos made a dream start when Josh Rourke crossed for a sixth-minute try. He took advantage when the ball fell to him after Jacob Jones was denied, and Oli Leyland converted.<\/p>\n
The hosts responded as Leeds pair Harry Newman and Ash Handley combined well for the latter to score three minutes later, but Martin’s kick went wide.<\/p>\n
Paul Momirovski put Leeds ahead with a try after great work from James McDonnell to ride a challenge before feeding the scorer. This time, Martin made sure with his kick.<\/p>\n
But if Leeds thought they were in control, they were in for a shock. Rhys Kennedy spun out of a tackle to score, with Leyland converting to restore London’s lead, before Iliess Macani went over in the corner for a half-time lead of 16-10.<\/p>\n
Just before the hour, Broncos thought they had scored again but, after a lengthy video review, Lewis Bienek was adjudged not to have got the ball down.<\/p>\n
Martin finally crossed just under the sticks with 10 minutes to go, much to the relief of the home fans. His successful conversion then restored parity.<\/p>\n
Lee Kershaw almost broke through late on to win it for the Broncos but, despite strong link-up with Rourke, Leeds held on.<\/p>\n
With two minutes to go, James Meadows’ failed drop goal for Broncos meant the game went to extra time, with Croft’s kick saving Leeds’ blushes.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n