Leeds Rhinos reveal season ticket refund and rebate plans

LEEDS RHINOS will refund season ticket holders for matches cancelled or played behind closed doors this year – but have urged fans to consider donating their rebate back to the club.
Emerald Headingley Stadium. Picture: PA.Emerald Headingley Stadium. Picture: PA.
Emerald Headingley Stadium. Picture: PA.

Rhinos played four home games before Betfred Super League was suspended because of Covid-19.

The competition will resume on Sunday, August 2, with Rhinos facing Huddersfield Giants in the final match of a triple-header at a venue which has yet to be announced.

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Games will initially be played behind closed doors, but Super League officials are hopeful crowds will be allowed into stadiums in September or October, depending on the public health situation.

With most of their income streams shut down since March, Rhinos are predicting a loss of £4m over the next 18 months.

“The support we have received from fans and members has been fantastic and many have contacted us and asked how they can support the club,” a statement on Rhinos’ website said.

“We have therefore been working in consultation with the club’s supporters’ board to work through the plans to offer fans the opportunity, where they are able, to back the survival of the club during these financially difficult times, but also ensure that no fans are left disadvantaged.”

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Fans who donate their refund back to the club will have their season ticket membership price frozen for the 2021-2023 campaigns, be invited to hospitality in the Lewis Jones Suite at a match next year and entered into a draw for a behind the scenes tour of Rhinos’ changing rooms, with director of rugby Kevin Sinfield, before a match in 2021.

Leeds Rhinos' Mikolaj Oledzki is congratulated by Callum McLelland on his try against Toronto Wolfpack. Picture: SWPix.com.Leeds Rhinos' Mikolaj Oledzki is congratulated by Callum McLelland on his try against Toronto Wolfpack. Picture: SWPix.com.
Leeds Rhinos' Mikolaj Oledzki is congratulated by Callum McLelland on his try against Toronto Wolfpack. Picture: SWPix.com.

Other options for pass holders are to commit to a three-season membership, with the rebate deducted from the cost of that, or take a pro-rata refund for the matches not staged or played behind closed doors this year. Refund requests will be processed “towards the end” of the 2020 season. Fans who take the three-year membership option will receive a price freeze on their season ticket during that time. The club will contact members once the revised fixture list is confirmed.

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