Leeds produced another rugby league masterclass to see off Hull with consummate ease.

Hull began the day second from bottom in the engage Super League and still smarting from a last-gasp derby defeat to Hull KR.

They had no answer to the league leaders' movement and strength in what proved to be a showcase for Leeds' ability - and left Hull coach Peter Sharp under yet more pressure.

After the latest setback, albeit with eight first-team players out injured, Sharp must be hoping he can remain in charge until Saturday's game against Catalans in a bid to rescue an increasingly perilous situation.

Leeds, meanwhile, have conceded only one try since losing to Castleford two weeks ago - when Gareth Raynor nipped in to score today with three minutes remaining.

Both sides were able to welcome players back from injury, Ryan Bailey and Danny McGuire coming off the bench for Leeds while Richard Horne made his first appearance of the season as a substitute for Hull.

A Motu Tony error gifted Leeds early possession and from there they bossed not only the half, but the match.

Kevin Sinfield had a try chalked off with eight minutes on the clock for obstruction, and Ali Lauitiiti was a victim of the same indiscretion as he looked to go over.

But it mattered little as the Rhinos ran in three first-half tries, all converted by Sinfield.

The first came from Rob Burrow with 12 minutes gone.

Leeds had been camped in Hull's half for some time when Sinfield stood a kick up in-goal, Kirk Yeaman took an aimless swing with his boot as he attempted to clear and Burrow nipped in to ground.

Jamie Peacock drove forward and resisted the would-be tacklers before offloading to Scott Donald, who sent Sinfield and finally Brent Webb racing clear to score.

Hull had no answers and were soon further behind when Lee Smith added a thrilling third.

McGuire sent Gareth Ellis forging ahead and he fended the ball back to McGuire who in turn sent a superb reverse pass into the hands of Smith to canter in.

Despite the introduction of Horne, the Hull players continued to contribute to their own downfall - conceding penalties at will and falling off a number of tackles.

At the start of the second half, Carl Ablett added a fourth try from close range after a free-flowing move had taken the Rhinos close to the Hull line.

Sinfield was the next to cash in as he and Nick Scruton swapped possession in a move that ended with the former diving over Tony's tackle for another score.

A piece of vision from Shaun Berrigan nearly created a try for Todd Byrne as Hull at least registered their presence as an attacking force.

Leeds' confidence finally outdid them as Jordan Tansey wasted a chance of a sixth try when he attempted to make one pass too many at the end of another scintillating attack.

Hull did manage to score a late try through Raynor, a well-worked score more notable for ruining Leeds' defensive run than for its worth to the contest.