The capacity crowd of 19,968 was Betfred Super League’s biggest at AMT Headingley since 2020. The Leeds faithful were in good voice throughout, but went home disappointed after Rhinos were outclassed 40-8 by a Wigan side who have now replaced them at the top of the table.
As usual, the Yorkshire Evening Post’s veteran snapper Steve Riding, who has been covering Leeds rugby league matches since the 1970s, went in and among the fans to capture the mood before and during the game. Here’s 27 of his best pictures.
19. Leeds Rhinos fan pix
Rhinos fans in the South Stand at AMT Headingley. Photo: Steve Riding
20. Leeds Rhinos fan pix
Members of the Yorkshire (North and West) C Company Army Cadet Force, who were collecting for the Army Benevolent Fund, Cpl Geldart, Cpl Brown and L/Cpl Riley, helped out by Ronnie Rhino. Photo: Steve Riding
21. Leeds Rhinos fan pix
Rhinos fans at the game against Wigan Warriors. Photo: Steve Riding
22. Leeds Rhinos fan pix
Rhinos coach Brad Arthur makes an 'appearance' among the fans at the game against Wigan. Photo: Steve Riding
23. Leeds Rhinos fan pix
Flag wavers enter the pitch before Leeds Rhinos' game against Wigan Warriors. Photo: Steve Riding
