So for our traditional Boxing Day game with Wakefield Wildcats, we decided on bringing the youngsters in as well as throwing in Adam Cuthbertson who made his debut. And it paid off big time as Ash Handley grabbed himself 5, yes you saw that right...FIVE tries.
However it was Wakefield who got off to a flying start, going 0-12 up within the first 12 minutes of the game. However Stevie Ward pulled a try back but that was to be followed by a Wakefield try who extended their lead.
18-6 after 18 minutes, the Rhinos then began to get a foothold on the game with Ash Handley getting his first and the scores were level not long after after a great try from Danny McGuire, Liam Sutcliffe was assigned the kicking duties I should add here.
Handley then added two more tries to his haul, both were assisted by Tom Briscoe and that gave the Rhinos a good lead to take into half-time.
The second half came and Rhinos scored twice and it was the man of the match Ash Handley with his two tries to make it a golden haul of 5. The latter try coming from him palming off FOUR Wakefield players to cross the whitewash.
Liam Sutcliffe who kicked 5 from 7 conversion attempts did score a wonderful try of his own. The score at this point was 44-18.
Elliot Minchella scored the 9th try for Rhinos and the score was 50-18 until two late tries from Wakefield took it up to 50-28.
Overall a good exercise for the youngsters of the Rhinos and I have to say Ashton Golding is starting to really show a lot of promise as well as Ash Handley and Elliot Minchella.
Monday, 29 December 2014
Friday, 19 December 2014
Traditional Boxing Day game. (Wakefield Wildcats vs Leeds Rhinos 26/12/14)
So we are to face Wakefield Wildcats next Friday in the traditional Boxing Day showpiece. Does this mean we will see Adam Cuthbertson make his debut (unofficially of course!) for the club and will the youngsters like Liam Sutcliffe, Josh Walters and Robbie Mulhern also see some game time? I surely hope so.
We will see our former boys Paul McShane and Ian Kirke face us and that will obviously be bittersweet for them but also nice for them to try get one over us. Which won't happen hehe.
Anyway after the whole Christmas celebrations are over, I will blog about the game complete with pictures.
See you then!
We will see our former boys Paul McShane and Ian Kirke face us and that will obviously be bittersweet for them but also nice for them to try get one over us. Which won't happen hehe.
Anyway after the whole Christmas celebrations are over, I will blog about the game complete with pictures.
See you then!
Tuesday, 2 December 2014
Looking ahead to the new season. 2014/15
With the new season looming upon us, I thought I'd write a pre-season blog about the Rhinos at the current moment.
Adam Cuthbertson
Having signed Adam from Newcastle Knights, I have seen videos of him and as far as I can tell, he is a very astute signing. Powerful and full of determination, I am looking forward to seeing what he can do for Leeds Rhinos in the coming months.
Blooding youngsters
So it seems instead of signing new players bar Adam Cuthbertson, we are going to blood our youngsters which is a good thing for me because we have a range of talent in Brad Singleton and Liam Sutcliffe along with the likes of Josh Walters and Robbie Mulhern. If it works for other clubs, then I can't see why it would not work for us. Good luck to the aforementioned for the coming season.
The new home and away kit.
Now as far as kits go, the new ones that have been released by Rhinos are for me very very good. I love the home kit because the sponsor is less bulky and takes up less space than previous shirts and the two contrasts of blue really work well together.
The away kit which was released 02/12/2014 is also superb and has been getting lots of praise from fans far and wide. I cannot wait to see these shirts being displayed throughout the season.
I would also like to take this opportunity for not blogging in the latter part of the season. This season will be different as I will blog on ALL games. Thanks for reading this blog and enjoy the blogs in the next few months. :)
Adam Cuthbertson
Having signed Adam from Newcastle Knights, I have seen videos of him and as far as I can tell, he is a very astute signing. Powerful and full of determination, I am looking forward to seeing what he can do for Leeds Rhinos in the coming months.
Blooding youngsters
So it seems instead of signing new players bar Adam Cuthbertson, we are going to blood our youngsters which is a good thing for me because we have a range of talent in Brad Singleton and Liam Sutcliffe along with the likes of Josh Walters and Robbie Mulhern. If it works for other clubs, then I can't see why it would not work for us. Good luck to the aforementioned for the coming season.
The new home and away kit.
Now as far as kits go, the new ones that have been released by Rhinos are for me very very good. I love the home kit because the sponsor is less bulky and takes up less space than previous shirts and the two contrasts of blue really work well together.
The away kit which was released 02/12/2014 is also superb and has been getting lots of praise from fans far and wide. I cannot wait to see these shirts being displayed throughout the season.
I would also like to take this opportunity for not blogging in the latter part of the season. This season will be different as I will blog on ALL games. Thanks for reading this blog and enjoy the blogs in the next few months. :)
Thursday, 29 May 2014
Leeds Rhinos vs Hull FC 23/05/14
Leeds Rhinos came into this game needing to get their Super League ambitions back on track in this wet and rather cold encounter with Hull FC. Hull FC had just come off the back of a heavy defeat by their bitter rivals Hull KR and they were also vying for a win. Making a debut for the Rhinos was 18 year old Robbie Ward.
Leeds dominated throughout the game and the only try in the first half came through Joel Moon after superb play by Ryan Hall allowed the former through to score. Kevin Sinfield converted and it was 6-0 at the break.
Shortly afterwards, Leeds added to their lead through Brad Singleton who is on top form at the moment. Sir Kev once again converted and he also hit a penalty shortly afterwards.
Leeds were running comfortably with the game and their debutant Robbie Ward made his debut a dream one with a try and Kevin Sinfield added the conversion to make the score 20-6.
Right at the end of the game, Hull FC got a consolation try through Jamie Shaul and Joe Westerman converting to make the final score 20-6 to Leeds.
Leeds remain on top of the table by one point.
Man of the Match was Mitch Achurch, strong and great in the tackle and having a great all round game.
Injury doubt was Jamie Peacock but he is available for the Warrington game.
Until next time....
Leeds dominated throughout the game and the only try in the first half came through Joel Moon after superb play by Ryan Hall allowed the former through to score. Kevin Sinfield converted and it was 6-0 at the break.
Shortly afterwards, Leeds added to their lead through Brad Singleton who is on top form at the moment. Sir Kev once again converted and he also hit a penalty shortly afterwards.
Leeds were running comfortably with the game and their debutant Robbie Ward made his debut a dream one with a try and Kevin Sinfield added the conversion to make the score 20-6.
Right at the end of the game, Hull FC got a consolation try through Jamie Shaul and Joe Westerman converting to make the final score 20-6 to Leeds.
Leeds remain on top of the table by one point.
Man of the Match was Mitch Achurch, strong and great in the tackle and having a great all round game.
Injury doubt was Jamie Peacock but he is available for the Warrington game.
Until next time....
Leeds Rhinos vs Wigan Warriors 17/05/14 (Magic Weekend)
Leeds came into the Magic Weekend hoping to extend their winning streak, but they knew they would face stiff competition from Wigan who had been picking up form. The game had a whiff of tension about it. The opening exchanges were exciting and it was the home side who would go into the lead through Anthony Gelling's try. Matty Smith added the conversion and shortly afterwards a penalty to make it 8-0. Tensions erupted when firstly Gil Dudson tackled Danny McGuire and both teams entered a brawl but this was just after Jamie Peacock had been high tackled by Michael McIlorum. 2 Wigan players got sin-binned, one being McIlorum the other being John Bateman. Leeds had Ryan Bailey sin-binned. This saw Leeds gain advantage and scored their only try of the half through Ryan Hall. Kevin Sinfield was unable to convert so it was 8-4.
Wigan however went further ahead through Blake Green, Smith converting once more and this left Leeds a battle on their hands in the second half.
The second half arrived and Wigan scored their third try of the game through Michael McIlorum and Smith once again converted. Leeds suddenly upped their gear and Carl Ablett scored a try after he created space for himself. Ryan Hall got his second not long afterwards and Sinfield converted one of the tries to make the scores 18-14. Joel Moon was denied a try by the video ref shortly before full-time and this led to Wigan beating Leeds.
Man of the Match - Zak Hardaker for me, he's proving his worth every game.
Wigan however went further ahead through Blake Green, Smith converting once more and this left Leeds a battle on their hands in the second half.
The second half arrived and Wigan scored their third try of the game through Michael McIlorum and Smith once again converted. Leeds suddenly upped their gear and Carl Ablett scored a try after he created space for himself. Ryan Hall got his second not long afterwards and Sinfield converted one of the tries to make the scores 18-14. Joel Moon was denied a try by the video ref shortly before full-time and this led to Wigan beating Leeds.
Man of the Match - Zak Hardaker for me, he's proving his worth every game.
Friday, 2 May 2014
Leeds Rhinos vs Wigan Warriors 2/05/14
Leeds Rhinos came into this game at home in buoyant mood following the brilliant win over St Helens in the Challenge Cup last week and it didn't take long for the opponents to knock on to allow Leeds the perfect chance to score. And that they did through Danny McGuire who picked the ball up from Ryan Hall and he went over. It went to the video referee but it was never in doubt. Kevin Sinfield added the conversion to make it 6-0.
On the 14th minute mark, Rhinos attacked yet again, giving Zak Hardaker the chance and space to zone in on the try-line and he did so superbly and with one hand. Sir Kev missed the conversion but Leeds were ahead 10-0.
Wigan got back into it slowly and surely and it wasn't long before they got their try through Tony Clubb. Matty Smith added the conversion to make it 10-6. Thereon in, the game was a brilliant show of hard-hitting defence between both sides. Three minutes before half-time however, Leeds managed to get their third try when Kallum Watkins hauled the ball to Tom Briscoe but not before brilliant work by Ryan Hall. Tom Briscoe stuck the ball over the line and Leeds were ahead 16-6 at the break when Sir Kev converted.
The second half started at an exhilarating pace when Ryan Hall produced a stunning run and showed us all what he is capable of and he went over the line. Sir Kev made sure his kicking boots were well and truly on and he converted to give Leeds the lead at 22-6.
Wigan's defence were holding firm for much of the second half as was Leeds' and a try for Leeds was disallowed for Joel Moon and this gave Wigan the momentum to go score what would be their consolation try. This time it came from Scott Taylor, Smith once again converted. At this point it was 22-12. However Leeds came back the strongest and after Sir Kev opted not to kick for goal, this gave a huge advantage to Leeds and Liam Sutcliffe who is proving to be a very good player for Leeds went over to score the pivotal try of the game. Sir Kev made it 5 out of 6 and the game finished 28-6.
Man of the Match goes to Zak Hardaker, he produced a wonderful display and also a stunning slide tackle to take Matt Bowen out of play. He's a bright player!
No injury doubts to tell you about, we still have Rob Burrow and JJB out.
Until next time!
On the 14th minute mark, Rhinos attacked yet again, giving Zak Hardaker the chance and space to zone in on the try-line and he did so superbly and with one hand. Sir Kev missed the conversion but Leeds were ahead 10-0.
Wigan got back into it slowly and surely and it wasn't long before they got their try through Tony Clubb. Matty Smith added the conversion to make it 10-6. Thereon in, the game was a brilliant show of hard-hitting defence between both sides. Three minutes before half-time however, Leeds managed to get their third try when Kallum Watkins hauled the ball to Tom Briscoe but not before brilliant work by Ryan Hall. Tom Briscoe stuck the ball over the line and Leeds were ahead 16-6 at the break when Sir Kev converted.
The second half started at an exhilarating pace when Ryan Hall produced a stunning run and showed us all what he is capable of and he went over the line. Sir Kev made sure his kicking boots were well and truly on and he converted to give Leeds the lead at 22-6.
Wigan's defence were holding firm for much of the second half as was Leeds' and a try for Leeds was disallowed for Joel Moon and this gave Wigan the momentum to go score what would be their consolation try. This time it came from Scott Taylor, Smith once again converted. At this point it was 22-12. However Leeds came back the strongest and after Sir Kev opted not to kick for goal, this gave a huge advantage to Leeds and Liam Sutcliffe who is proving to be a very good player for Leeds went over to score the pivotal try of the game. Sir Kev made it 5 out of 6 and the game finished 28-6.
Man of the Match goes to Zak Hardaker, he produced a wonderful display and also a stunning slide tackle to take Matt Bowen out of play. He's a bright player!
No injury doubts to tell you about, we still have Rob Burrow and JJB out.
Until next time!
Sunday, 27 April 2014
Leeds Rhinos vs St Helens (Challenge Cup) 26/04/14
Leeds Rhinos were aiming to exact revenge on St Helens in the Challenge Cup after they narrowly lost to them in the league earlier this season. The ground was bustling with excitement and it didn't take long for the first try to come along, courtesy of a knock-on by St Helens. Zak Hardaker showed great composure to score his first of two tries, albeit one-handed. Kevin Sinfield added the conversion.
However ten minutes later, Saints hit back through Adam Swift, Luke Walsh added the conversion to make the score level. The rest of the first half was evenly contested and three minutes before the break, the tide turned in Leeds' favour when Ryan Hall excellently offloaded to Zak Hardaker to add his second try of the game. Sir Kev added the conversion to make it 12-6 at the break.
The second half started with a try within the first ten minutes for Leeds, but not before Sir Kev converted a penalty. Joel Moon put his name on the score-sheet with a superb try and Sir Kev added the conversion. At this point it was 20-6 to Leeds.
Saint Helens were still pushing Leeds however and they got their second try courtesy of Josh Jones, this was again converted by Luke Walsh. They then went on the hunt for more tries but they were to be kapowed by two further tries. These came from Danny McGuire and Jamie Peacock. Sir Kev added both conversions and made sure Leeds booked their place in the quarter-final. The final score was 32-12.
Man of the Match went to Ryan Hall, who was a constant menace throughout the game.
Injury doubt - Rob Burrow has suffered a broken collar bone. Get well soon Rob.
Until next time.....
However ten minutes later, Saints hit back through Adam Swift, Luke Walsh added the conversion to make the score level. The rest of the first half was evenly contested and three minutes before the break, the tide turned in Leeds' favour when Ryan Hall excellently offloaded to Zak Hardaker to add his second try of the game. Sir Kev added the conversion to make it 12-6 at the break.
The second half started with a try within the first ten minutes for Leeds, but not before Sir Kev converted a penalty. Joel Moon put his name on the score-sheet with a superb try and Sir Kev added the conversion. At this point it was 20-6 to Leeds.
Saint Helens were still pushing Leeds however and they got their second try courtesy of Josh Jones, this was again converted by Luke Walsh. They then went on the hunt for more tries but they were to be kapowed by two further tries. These came from Danny McGuire and Jamie Peacock. Sir Kev added both conversions and made sure Leeds booked their place in the quarter-final. The final score was 32-12.
Man of the Match went to Ryan Hall, who was a constant menace throughout the game.
Injury doubt - Rob Burrow has suffered a broken collar bone. Get well soon Rob.
Until next time.....
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