From highs including wins at St Helens and Wigan Warriors to the lows of three defeats against Wakefield Trinity and Castleford Tigers, here’s the Yorkshire Evening Post’s choice of the best and worst of a long, tough campaign.
13. Best try
Ash Handley at St Helens in March: Nene Macdonald made a break, Richie Myler was in support and Handley took the final pass before stepping past Jonny Lomax. Photo: Paul Currie/SWpix.com
14. Best performance
Ironically, it came in a defeat at home to St Helens in May. Rhinos lost Aidan Sezer, Harry Newman and Morgan Gannon to injury in the first half and had James McDonnell incorrectly sent-off late on, but took Saints into the 90th minute before being beaten by Lewis Dodd’s golden-point drop goal. Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com
15. Best fightback
Rhinos trailed unbeaten league leaders Catalans Dragons 22-8 at half-time of the home fixture in March, but scored five tries without reply after the break en-route to a terrific 32-22 win. Photo: Alex Whitehead/SWpix.com
16. Worst tackle
The challenge by Wakefield debutant Hugo Salabio on Richie Myler at Belle Vue in June had to be seen to be believed. It resulted in a seven-game ban. Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com
17. Most bizarre decision
Rhinos’ James McDonnell was sent-off for an alleged punch in the home loss to St Helens which nobody in the 14,000 crowd - other than one touch judge - saw. Photo: Alex Whitehead/SWpix.com
18. Most disappointing exit
Three first-choice players were released during the year, but the departure which hit fans hardest was 22-year-old forward Sam Walters' end-of-season move to Wigan Warriors. Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com