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LEEDS, ENGLAND - JULY 09: Chris Woakes of England celebrates with teammate Mark Wood after hitting the winning runs to win the LV= Insurance Ashes 3rd Test Match between England and Australia at Headingley on July 09, 2023 in Leeds, England. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images)

Mark Wood and Chris Woakes are the injection of energy England need

LEEDS, ENGLAND - JULY 07: England captain Ben Stokes hits out for six runs watched by Australia wicketkeeper Alex Carey during Day Two of the LV= Insurance Ashes 3rd Test Match between England and Australia at Headingley on July 07, 2023 in Leeds, England. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images)

Ben Stokes showed Headingley once again why he is vital for England

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Sez' the moment: Leeds Rhinos' Aidan Sezer swoops to score the winning try in golden point against Catalans Dragons. Picture by Manuel Blondeau/SWpix.com

Inside RL Podcast: Impressive wins for Rhinos and Wakefield

Leeds Rhinos' Corey Johnson in action against Toulouse. Picture: Manuel Blondeau/SWpix.com.

YEP Jury: Youngsters do Rhinos proud in sweltering Toulouse

MAGIC: Leeds Rhinos players acknowledge the crowd after their win against Castleford Tigers Picture by Will Palmer/SWpix.com

Kruise Leeming on Magic win over Castleford and how common sense must prevail

Rob Burrow's daughters Maya and Macy walk out with Ash Handley ahead of Leeds Rhinos' Magic Weekend game against Castleford. Picture: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com.

YEP Jury: Newcastle was a Magical weekend all round for Rhinos

Last stand: Wakefield Trinity's Max Jowitt scores a try in front of the East Stand at Belle Vue - the final match before demolition of the structure began. Picture James Hardisty

Inside Rugby League: Magic Weekend preview for Rhinos, Cas and Wakefield

Ash Handley scores his third try against Hull FC. Picture: Bruce Rollinson.

YEP Jury: Roll on Magic Weekend after stunning display from Rhinos

Overpowered: St Helens' Joe Batchelor (left) celebrates scoring his side's sixth try in the 42-12 defeat of Leeds Rhinos. Picture: Martin Rickett/PA Wire.

Inside RL - Rhinos' discipline issues, Tigers tame Dragons and Trinity thrashed

On the ball: Castleford Tigers hooker Paul McShane in action for England in the win Combined Nations All Stars. Picture: Alex Whitehead/SWpix.com

Inside RL Podcast - England verdict PLUS Super League preview

Leeds Rhinos captain and hooker Kruise Leeming has huge respect for fellow 'nine' James Roby, of St Helens. Picture: Paul Currie/SWpix.com.

Top six is bare minimum for Rhinos says captain Leeming

Leeds Rhinos captain Kruise Leeming was a stand-out performer for Combined All Stars against England last weekend. Picture: Alex Whitehead/SWpix.com.

Fans' panel: Leeds Rhinos can upset the odds at St Helens

England's Jake Wardle dives in to score his side's first try against the Combined AllStars at the Halliwell Jones Stadium Picture: Martin Rickett/PA

Talking Points from England’s wins over Combined All Stars and France

Fans were surprised at just how big a miss the ill Kruise Leeming was for Leeds Rhinos defeat at Huddersfield Giants. Picture: Bruce Rollinson.

International break's come at a good time for Leeds Rhinos

AJ Bell 2022 World Triathlon Championship Series Leeds - Women battle for position in Saturday's race. (
Picture: Jonathan Gawthorpe)

Leeds again proves perfect host for World Triathlon festival

Zak Hardaker, left, and Blake Austin, second-right, were instrumental in Leeds Rhinos' emphatic win over Warrington Wolves last time out. Picture: Alex Whitehead/SWpix.com.

YEP Jury: Now that’s what we’ve been waiting to see from Rhinos

FootballTalk Podcast - 2021-22 Season Review

Hard to take: Huddersfield had one hand on the Challenge Cup when Jermaine McGillvray scored, but Wigan hit back to win. Picture by Howard Roe/AHPIX.com;

Inside RL Podcast: Final heartache for Giants and Featherstone

Good and bad: Rhinos forward James Bentley scored two tries in the win over Wakefield - but was also yellow-carded for a high tackle - which has led to a three-match ban - his third suspension of the season. Picture: Bruce Rollinson

Inside Rugby League: Challenge Cup Final preview and Rhinos on the rise

Zak Hardaker (right) and James Bentley (other than his yellow card) impressed Leeds Rhinos fans in the wi over Wakefield Trinity last time out. Picture: Danny Lawson/PA Wire.

YEP Jury: Smith looks like he’s getting the best out of his Rhinos players

Leeds United man-of-the-match contender Raphinha celebrates survival in the stands with the friends and fans after the Premier League win at The Brentford Community Stadium. Picture: John Walton/PA Wire.

Don't put us through that again - plead relieved Leeds United fans jury

Whether Patrick Bamford will be fit enough to face Brentford on Sunday is a question that has been discussed by our fans' panel.
Picture: Jonathan Gawthorpe.

Brentford v Leeds United: YEP Jury give their big-match verdicts

At the double: Castleford Tigers winger Jason Qareqare of scored a brace of fine tries in the win against Hull KR. Picture by Will Palmer/SWpix.com

Inside RL Podcast: Losing start for Smith at Rhinos and Trinity's struggles

Everyone has bought into new coach Rohan Smith's systems and philosophy says Kruise Leeming - but it will take time to implement, he warns. Picture: John Clifton/SWpix.com.

Kruise Leeming: Rhinos are building for something big

Leeds Rhinos' Rhyse Martin on the attack against Salford Red Devils. Picture: John Clifton/SWpix.com.

YEP Jury: Defeat at Salford has really burst Rhinos bubble

Man-of-the-match contender Pascal Struijk celebrates his late goal in the 1-1 Premier League draw with Brighton. Picture: Jonathan Gawthorpe.

YEP Leeds United Jury: Draw restores Premier League hope

ENTERTAINER: Yorkshire's Adam Lyth of Yorkshire cuts through cover point against Essex at Chelmsford last week. Picture: Justin Setterfield/Getty Images

Yorkshire’s proud Lyth deserving of milestone - Chris Waters

Dan James' red card against Chelsea means he misses Leeds United's remaining two fixtures. Picture: Mike Egerton/PA Wire.

Leeds v Brighton: YEP Jury have their say

Leeds Rhinos' Zoe Hornby on her way to scoring a try against St Helens in the Women's Challenge Cup final on Saturday. Picture: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com.

YEP Jury on Cup ‘triple-header’ weekend and coach Smith’s arrival at Rhinos

Leeds United man-of-the-match contender Diego Llorente. Picture: Ryan Pierse/Getty Images.

YEP Jury: Leeds United have mountain to climb after defeat at Arsenal

FLASHBACK: Mark ‘The Duke’ Viduka, above, scored the winner in Leeds United’s last win at Arsenal on May 4, 2003, a victory that kept United in the top flight for another year. Picture: Tom Hevezi/PA Wire.

Arsenal v Leeds United: YEP Jury give their big-match predictions

Interim Leeds Rhinos head coach Jamie Jones-Buchanan has rejoined the backroom team. Picture: Phil Daly/Leeds Rhinos/SWpix.com.

JJB has left Rhinos in better shape for new coach Smith

Interim Leeds Rhinos coach Jamie Jones-Buchanan, centre, makes way tomorrow for new head coach Rohan Smith. Picture: Bruce Rollinson/NationalWorld.

Leeds Rhinos Jury: Credit to JJB for leaving Rohan Smith something to work with

Leeds United man-of-the-match contender Kalvin Phillips goes toe to toe with Manchester City's Gabriel Jesus. Picture: Danny Lawson/PA Wire.

YEP Leeds United jury: Result flattered class acts City

Kalvin Phillips tackles Crystal Palace's Jordan Ayew during Monday night's goalless draw at Selhurst Park. Picture: Warren Little/Getty Images.

Leeds United jury hoping for a point against Manchester City

Off we go: James Donaldson scores the Rhinos' first try against Toulouse.
Picture: Bruce Rollinson

Inside RL Podcast: Hardaker at Rhinos, Wakefield's woes, Kear out

Leeds Rhinos fans feel Jack Broadbent has got to start at full-back against Hull KR after his top-notch display against Toulouse Olympique. Picture: Bruce Rollinson.

YEP Jury give their verdicts on Rhinos’ crucial win over Toulouse

Our fans’ panel are relieved that Kalvin Phillips is fit enough to start at Crystal Palace in the absence of Adam Forshaw. Picture: Robbie Jay Barratt/Getty Images.

Palace v United: YEP Jury give their big-match predictions

Leeds Rhinos treble winner Mitch Garbutt who is now with Toulouse Olympique. Picture: Manuel Blondeau/SWpix.com.

Peter Smith's Leeds Rhinos v Toulouse verdict

Liam Moore sin-bins Leeds Rhinos forward James Bentley during the Easter Monday game at Castleford Tigers. Picture: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com.

'Same old, same old' says our Leeds Rhinos Jury

Derby joy: Castleford Tigers' Liam Watts celebrates after scoring a try during the Betfred Super League derby win over Leeds Rhinos. Picture: Danny Lawson/PA Wire.

Inside RL Podcast - Rhinos coach, Wakey's wobble and Tigers' Easter bonus

Skipper Kruise Leeming was impressed by Jack Sinfield's Leeds Rhinos debut. Picture: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com.

Leeming: Why a 'big game' for Rhinos has suddenly become 'massive'

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