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 11th May 2020, 05:30 GMT
Rob Burrow scores against Leigh in the Challenge Cup on May 11, 2012. Picture: Steve Riding.Rob Burrow scores against Leigh in the Challenge Cup on May 11, 2012. Picture: Steve Riding.
Rob Burrow scores against Leigh in the Challenge Cup on May 11, 2012. Picture: Steve Riding.

2012

Kevin Sinfield collected 28 points – from two tries and 10 goals – as Rhinos eased to a 60-12 win at lower division Leigh Centurions in a Challenge Cup quarter-final.

Ryan Hall also crossed twice and Leeds’ other try scorers were Rob Burrow, Danny McGuire, Lee Smith, Brent Webb, Ben Jones-Bishop and Shaun Lunt.

Shaun Lunt celebrates scoring against Leigh Centurions in the Challenge Cup in 2012. Picture: Steve Riding.Shaun Lunt celebrates scoring against Leigh Centurions in the Challenge Cup in 2012. Picture: Steve Riding.
Shaun Lunt celebrates scoring against Leigh Centurions in the Challenge Cup in 2012. Picture: Steve Riding.

2001

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A crowd of 18,242 saw Rhinos slump 33-14 at home to Bradford Bulls.

Tonie Carroll and Rob Burrow were Leeds try scorers and Iestyn Harris kicked three goals.

1997

Phil Hassan looks for space against Salford in 1997. Picture: Steve Riding.Phil Hassan looks for space against Salford in 1997. Picture: Steve Riding.
Phil Hassan looks for space against Salford in 1997. Picture: Steve Riding.

Paul Sterling and Phil Hassan both bagged a brace of tries in a 33-20 win over Salford at the Willows.

Iestyn Harris scored a try and four goals, Ryan Sheridan also crossed and Graham Holroyd landed a one-pointer.

1975

Leeds were beaten 12-5 at Headingley by St Helens in the first leg of a Premiership semi-final, Graham Eccles scoring their try and David Marshall adding a goal.

Saints won the second leg 21-4.

Related topics:Peter SmithLeeds Rhinos NostalgiaLeigh CenturionsKevin SinfieldSt HelensRob Burrow

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