Leeds Rhinos 17-16 Salford Red Devils - Player Ratings from Challenge Cup final at Wembley

The Coral Challenge Cup is heading back to Emerald Headingley after Leeds snatched a dramatic 17-16 victory over Salford Red Devils in a classic final at Wembley.
Leeds Rhinos players celebrate victory in the Challenge Cup Final at Wembley. Picture: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.comLeeds Rhinos players celebrate victory in the Challenge Cup Final at Wembley. Picture: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com
Leeds Rhinos players celebrate victory in the Challenge Cup Final at Wembley. Picture: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com

After leading twice, Rhinos found themselves four points adrift with a quarter of the game remaining, but Ash Handley's second try levelled the scores and Luke Gale won it with a 76th minute frop goal.

Here's how the players rated.

Leeds Rhinos

16 Richie Myler: Deceived by the bounce for Salford’s third try, but otherwise excellent - 9

2 Tom Briscoe: Scored a good try and had a strong game - 8

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4 Konrad Hurrell: Brilliant pass for Briscoe’s try, added momentum in the final quarter - 8

15 Liam Sutcliffe: Put under pressure, but held up well - 7

Leeds Rhinos players celebrate victory in the Challenge Cup Final at Wembley. Picture: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.comLeeds Rhinos players celebrate victory in the Challenge Cup Final at Wembley. Picture: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com
Leeds Rhinos players celebrate victory in the Challenge Cup Final at Wembley. Picture: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com

5 Ash Handley: Two good tries, including the match-saver - 8

6 Rob Lui: Didn’t create much, but vital defensive contribution late on - 7

7 Luke Gale: Started well, faded, but then won the game - 8

8 Ava Seumanufagai: Solid spells - 7

9 Kruise Leeming: Started well, some good involvements - 7

19 Mikolaj Oledzki: Held his own against a big pack - 7

11 Alex Mellor: Worked hard, but was kept quite quiet - 7

12 Rhyse Martin: Two superb touchline goals, strong all round - 8

10 Matt Prior: Had a big game, one of Leeds’ best - 8

Subs

14 Brad Dwyer: Late, but vital introduction - 8

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26 Alex Sutcliffe: Surprise selection but did a solid job - 7

25 James Donaldson: made an impact - 7

17 Adam Cuthbertson: Did well before elbow injury - 7

Salford Red Devils

1 Niall Evalds - 9

22 Rhys Williams - 8

32 Kallum Watkins - 8

3 Kris Welham - 7

5 Krisnan Inu - 7

6 Tui Lolohea - 7

7 Kevin Brown - 7

8 Lee Mossop - 8

9 Joey Lussick - 7

10 Gil Dudson - 8

13 Tyrone McCarthy - 7

21 James Greenwood - 8

19 Mark Flanagan - 7

Subs

14 Sebastine Ikahihifo - 7

12 Pauli Pauli - 8

17 Luke Yates - 7

16 Greg Burke - 7

Referee: Liam Moore (Wigan) 7

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