The race for the English Super League leaders' shield will go down to the final weekend after Castleford inflicted more misery on Leeds at Headingley, running out 29-22 winners on Thursday.
Australian fullback Luke Dorn played a pivotal role in the upset, inspiring the Tigers with a try-saving tackle after the Rhinos led by 12 points early, then scoring the equalising try moments later.
Former Eels, Bulldogs and Melbourne playmaker Ben Roberts also scored an exhilarating long-range try and kicked the match-sealing field goal, while his combination with halfback Luke Gale showed signs of improvement, with Gale setting-up two tries and scoring a double of his own.
It was a third successive defeat for the Rhinos since their Challenge Cup final win at Wembley, meaning Wigan can now claim top spot if they defeat St Helens on Friday night in the penultimate round.
To make matters worse, they lost their lock and skipper Kevin Sinfield to a thing injury early in the second half.
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