The pre-season Keith Howard Foundation Trophy clash was a far cry from some of the huge Super League and Challenge Cup showdowns between the sides during the summer era, but Rhinos fans made the most of a return to an old haunt.
An inexperienced Leeds team were beaten 34-8, but showed good signs for the future in Bulls’ final warm-up match before their competitive campaign begins this weekend. Ace snapper Steve Riding was at the game for the Yorkshire Evening Post and captured these images of Rhinos supporters on the Odsal terraces.
7. Leeds Rhinos fans at Odsal
Odsal has its own micro-climate, so Leeds Rhinos bobble hats were the order of the day. Photo: Steve Riding
8. Leeds Rhinos fans at Odsal
Leeds Rhinos' young side gave a good account of themselves, but as more experienced Bradford Bulls team emerged comfortable victors, scoring six tries to two. Photo: Steve Riding
9. Leeds Rhinos fans at Odsal
Centre Luis Roberts and winger Derrell Olpherts were Rhinos' try scorers, for the second successive pre-season game, in the defeat at Bradford Bulls. Photo: Steve Riding
10. Leeds Rhinos fans at Odsal
A crowd of 3,611 watched Leeds Rhinos lose their pre-season game at Bradford Bulls. Photo: Steve Riding
11. Leeds Rhinos fans at Odsal
Last weekend was Leeds Rhinos' first visit to Bradford Bulls since a pre-season game two years earlier. Photo: Steve Riding
12. Leeds Rhinos fans at Odsal
Bradford Bulls are hoping to return to Betfred Super League under the new grading system so regular visits by Leeds Rhinos could beback on the agenda. Photo: Steve Riding