Mark Calderwood scored a hat-trick of tries as Super League leaders Leeds Rhinos blitzed Leigh Centurions at Hilton Park.

The Centurions had showed signs of improvement in recent weeks and were unbeaten in their last four home games, but they were no match for the World and Super League champions, who scored 11 tries in a one-sided contest.

Kevin Sinfield crossed twice and kicked eight goals on his way to a personal haul of 24 points.

Youngster Lee Smith and Rob Burrow scored two tries apiece while Barrie McDermott and Chev Walker also touched down for the Rhinos.

Leigh, who must go to Headingley next Friday for the return fixture, scored their only try midway through the first half when Phil Jones crossed