Leeds Rhinos Nostalia: 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.
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2012

Rhinos warmed up for the following week’s Challenge Cup semi-final against Wigan by beating Hull 21-6 at Headingley.

With 13,250 fans watching on, Carl Ablett, Ryan Hall and Brett Delaney were Leeds’ try scorers and Kevin Sinfield kicked four goals and a drop.

Carl Ablett touches down against Hull FC in July 2012. Picture: Steve Riding.Carl Ablett touches down against Hull FC in July 2012. Picture: Steve Riding.
Carl Ablett touches down against Hull FC in July 2012. Picture: Steve Riding.

2007

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Jordan Tansey was among the try scorers in a 22-10 defeat of eventual league leaders St Helens at Knowsley Road.

Danny McGuire, Rob Burrow and Ryan Hall also touched down and Kevin Sinfield added three goals in front of 10,074.

2003

Jordan Tansey. Picture: Steve Riding.Jordan Tansey. Picture: Steve Riding.
Jordan Tansey. Picture: Steve Riding.

Dave Furner scored a try and five goals in Rhinos’ 30-20 home win over Warrington Wolves.

A crowd of 13,498 saw Willie Poching run in two tries and Francis Cummins and Chris McKenna get the others.

2001

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Salford City Reds were the visitors in 2001 and were crushed 54-6, with Tonie Carroll and Mark Calderwood both crossing twice.

Dave Furner. Picture: Steve Riding.Dave Furner. Picture: Steve Riding.
Dave Furner. Picture: Steve Riding.

Danny Ward, Francis Cummins, Barrie McDermott, Bradley Clyde, Chev Walker and

Andy Hay also touched down and Kevin Sinfield completed the rout with eight goals. The crowd was 10,119.

1997

Damian Gibson and Marvin Golden both bagged a brace of tries in a 34-18 home win over Salford Reds.

Phil Hassan and Graham Holroyd were Leeds’ other try scorers and Iestyn Harris booted five goals, watched by a crowd of 8,508.

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