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 8th Feb 2021, 05:40 BST
Leeds Rhinos' Jimmy Keinhorst celebrates his hat-trick try against Hull KR in 2018. Picture: Jonathan Gawthorpe.Leeds Rhinos' Jimmy Keinhorst celebrates his hat-trick try against Hull KR in 2018. Picture: Jonathan Gawthorpe.
Leeds Rhinos' Jimmy Keinhorst celebrates his hat-trick try against Hull KR in 2018. Picture: Jonathan Gawthorpe.

2018

With Headingley being rebuilt, Elland Road hosted Rhinos’ first home game of the season, against Hull KR.

Jimmy Keinhorst, now a Rovers player, scored a hat-trick, Adam Cuthbertson also touched down and Richie Myler booted two goals in a 20-11 win in front of 16,149.

Leeds Rhinos' Jimmy Keinhorst breaks free from Hull KR's Danny McGuire to score his hat-trick try. Picture: Jonathan Gawthorpe.Leeds Rhinos' Jimmy Keinhorst breaks free from Hull KR's Danny McGuire to score his hat-trick try. Picture: Jonathan Gawthorpe.
Leeds Rhinos' Jimmy Keinhorst breaks free from Hull KR's Danny McGuire to score his hat-trick try. Picture: Jonathan Gawthorpe.

1992

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Leeds’ Wembley hopes were shattered by a 32-12 defeat to St Helens, the most points the Loiners had conceded at home in the Challenge Cup.

Carl Gibson and Steve Molloy were Leeds’ try scorers in the second round tie and Bobbie Goulding kicked a goal and two one-pointers.

1981

Steve Molloy.Steve Molloy.
Steve Molloy.

Forty years ago today, Kevin Dick scored a try and two goals in a 10-5 home win over Workington Town.

In front of 4,870 fans, John Atkinson ran in Leeds’ other touchdown.

1969

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Leeds recorded their 17th successive league win, beating Halifax 29-4 at Headingley.

Mick Shoebottom touched down twice and Leeds’ other tries were scored by man of the match Barry Seabourne, Ken Eyre, Syd Hynes, Mick Lamb and Alan Smith.

Bev Risman kicked four goals and the crowd was 6,149.

1930

Leeds swept to a 27-5 home win over Featherstone Rovers in a Challenge Cup first round tie.

Arthur Evans scored two tries, AC Lloyd, Dan Pascoe and DR Jenkins got the others and Joe Thompson booted six goals.

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