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 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. 

 

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!