Leeds Rhinos Nostalgia: On this day in history

Peter Smith delves through the YEP archives to find out what happened on this day in the history of Leeds Rhinos.
By Peter Smith
Published 24th Aug 2020, 05:54 BST
Rob Burrow booted two goals for Leeds Rhinos in their 38-18 home defeat to Wigan in 2001. Picture: Steve Riding.Rob Burrow booted two goals for Leeds Rhinos in their 38-18 home defeat to Wigan in 2001. Picture: Steve Riding.
Rob Burrow booted two goals for Leeds Rhinos in their 38-18 home defeat to Wigan in 2001. Picture: Steve Riding.

2001

Kevin Sinfield, Mark Calderwood and Robbie Mears were Rhinos’ try scorers in a 38-18 home defeat by Wigan Warriors.

Rob Burrow (2), pictured above, and Cummins added Leeds’ goals in front of a crowd of 11,585.

Leeds' John Holmes.Leeds' John Holmes.
Leeds' John Holmes.

1989

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Leeds beat Castleford 20-16 in John Holmes’ testimonial game.

The pre-season encounter featured tries for Leeds by Garry Schofield (2), Carl Gibson and Gary Spencer.

John Bentley and David Stephenson each kicked a goal.

Leeds' John Atkinson. Picture: Steve Riding.Leeds' John Atkinson. Picture: Steve Riding.
Leeds' John Atkinson. Picture: Steve Riding.

1974

Leeds, fielding a Welsh trialist at stand-off, began their season with a 22-5 win at Bramley, a week after beating the same opposition 42-4 in the Lazenby Cup.

Mervyn Hicks, Phil Cookson, Ray Batten, John Langley, Alan Smith and John Atkinson were Leeds’ try scorers and John Holmes kicked two goals.

1971

Leeds' Les Dyl.Leeds' Les Dyl.
Leeds' Les Dyl.
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After beginning their league campaign with a defeat at Wigan, Leeds bounced back to defeat St Helens 20-13 at Headingley.

Les Dyl scored a brace of tries and John Atkinson, Phil Cookson, Ron Cowen and John Burke were the Loiners’ other try scorers.

John Holmes kicked a goal.

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