Rhinos began their pre-season campaign with a 41-22 win over visitors Wakefield Trinity in the Wetherby Whaler Festive Challenge at AMT Headingley, after trailing 22-6 at half-time.
A crowd of 9,565 turned out for the traditional Christmas derby which saw both teams introduce a host of new signings and young players. Photographer Steve Riding was on duty for the YEP and he captured these pictures of fans before and during the match.
7. Boxing Day rugby
Fans enjoy the atmosphere before Rhinos' traditional Boxing Day clash with Wakefield Trinity at AMT Headingley. Photo: Steve Riding
9. North Stand
Rhinos fans in AMT Headingley's North Stand watch their side take on Wakefield Trinity in the Wetherby Whaler Festive Challenge. Photo: Steve Riding
10. On the terraces
Some of the 9,565 fans who watched Leeds Rhinos beat Wakefield Trinity 41-22 in the Wetherby Whaler Festive Challenge at AMT Headingley on Boxing Day. Photo: Steve Riding
11. South Stand faithful
Some of the more than 9,000 fans who braved the cold at AMT Headingley on Boxing Day, to see Leeds Rhinos' 41-22 defeat of Wakefield Trinity. Photo: Steve Riding
12. Pre-match pint
Fans enjoy a Boxing Day beer before Rhinos' Festive Challenge derby against Wakefield Trinity. Photo: Steve Riding