Leeds Rhinos legends get back in the gym: see how many you recognise
The old gang are back together again.
They may be a bit older and greyer than their playing days, but the camaraderie built up during the greatest period in Leeds’ history remains strong. Inspired by Rhinos legends Barrie McDermott and Jamie Jones-Buchanan, past players have begun meeting for crack of dawn gym sessions at the club’s Bartercard training complex in Kirkstall.
The Blast Club has been organised by 2004 Grand Final winners McDermott, now a pundit with Sky Sports and current Rhinos chief executive Jones-Buchanan, in association with the club’s players’ association. So how many of the former Leeds heroes do you recognise?
Those present at the first session were Francis Cummins, Andy Kirk, Lee Smith, Chev Walker, Nick Scruton, Richie Mathers, Ewan Dowes, Danny McGuire, Barrie McDermott, Jamie Jones-Buchanan and Matt Diskin.