Leeds Rhinos Nostalgia: 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.
By Peter Smith
Published 23rd Mar 2020, 05:45 BST
Luke Gale, top, is congratulated by Mikolaj Oledzki after his drop goal saw Castleford pip Leeds in 2018.Luke Gale, top, is congratulated by Mikolaj Oledzki after his drop goal saw Castleford pip Leeds in 2018.
Luke Gale, top, is congratulated by Mikolaj Oledzki after his drop goal saw Castleford pip Leeds in 2018.

1996

Leeds were thumped 28-6 by Bradford Bulls in a Challenge Cup semi-final at Huddersfield.

Francis Cummins scored their only try, converted by Graham Holroyd.

Leeds Rhinos' Danny Ward.Leeds Rhinos' Danny Ward.
Leeds Rhinos' Danny Ward.

2001

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Hooker Jon Liddell made his only appearance for Leeds, in a 42-6 defeat at Wigan Warriors.

Iestyn Harris converted a try by Danny Ward, pictured above, for Dean Lance’s team.

2007

Brent Webb.Brent Webb.
Brent Webb.

Danny McGuire and Brent Webb both crossed twice for Leeds as Brian McDermott’s Harlequins were beaten 28-16 at Headingley.

Kevin Sinfield kicked six goals for the eventual champions.

2018

Luke Gale’s drop goal on the stroke of half-time proved decisive in Leeds’ 25-24 defeat by Castleford Tigers at Elland Road.

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Leeds trailed 24-0, but would have won had Kallum Watkins been able to convert Ryan Hall’s late try.

Watkins and Ash Handley both crossed twice in front of Rhinos’ best Super League ‘home’ attendance, 23,246.

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