Leeds Rhinos Nostalgia: On this day in history

Our man 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 1st Jun 2020, 05:58 BST
Updated 1st Jun 2020, 08:34 BST
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2012

Rhinos suffered a dismal 50-8 home loss to Wigan, with Ryan Hall scoring all their points in front of a 16,113 crowd.

Leeds avenged that defeat in the semi-finals of the Challenge Cup and play-offs.

Ryan Hall touches down for his second try against Wigan in 2012. Picture: Steve Riding.Ryan Hall touches down for his second try against Wigan in 2012. Picture: Steve Riding.
Ryan Hall touches down for his second try against Wigan in 2012. Picture: Steve Riding.

2007

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Watched by a crowd of 15,873, Warrington Wolves were hammered 42-26 at Headingley.

Keith Senior and Brent Webb, both crossed twice, Danny McGuire, Clinton Toopi and Ian Kirke were the other try scorers and Kevin Sinfield added seven goals.

The crowd was 15,873.

Leeds Rhinos players celebrate with Brent Webb after he scored his second try against Warrington in 2007. Picture: PA.Leeds Rhinos players celebrate with Brent Webb after he scored his second try against Warrington in 2007. Picture: PA.
Leeds Rhinos players celebrate with Brent Webb after he scored his second try against Warrington in 2007. Picture: PA.

2001

Rhinos’ six tries were shared in a 36-12 home win over London Broncos.

Iestyn Harris touched down and booted all the conversions, with Francis Cummins, Tonie Carroll, Kevin Sinfield, Chev Walker and Mark Calderwood all getting on the scoreboard.

The crowd was 10,535.

Leeds' Brent Webb touches down against Warrington in 2007.Leeds' Brent Webb touches down against Warrington in 2007.
Leeds' Brent Webb touches down against Warrington in 2007.

1996

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Struggling Leeds were beaten 40-20 at home by Wigan Warriors, despite a strong performance from Graham Holroyd who scored a brace of tries and two goals.

George Mann and Francis Cummins also touched down, in front of a crowd of less than 10,000.

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