Rhinos retained the Wetherby Whaler Festive Challenge trophy with an 18-16 victory, thanks to a last-gasp converted try. Trinity trailed 12-0 after just 15 minutes, but hit back to lead by four points going into the final quarter. YEP photographer Tony Johnson was on hand to capture the action. Here’s a selection of his pictures.
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New Rhinos signing Jake Connor is tackled by Trinity recruit Cam Scott. Photo: Tony Johnson
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Wakefield Trinity's Jack Croft. Photo: Tony Johnson
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James Bentley made his first start for Rhinos since last Easter, in the second-row. Photo: Tony Johnson
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Rhinos' Jarrod O'Connor passes out of acting-half. He suffered a knee injury which could mean hw misses the start of the 2025 season. Photo: Tony Johnson
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Trinity winger Lachlan Walmsley, outnumbered by Rhinos' Sam Lisone, left and Andy Ackers. Photo: Tony Johnson
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Academy player Joe Diskin made his maiden first team appearance for Rhinos, in a fixture his father Matt Diskin graced two decades ago. Photo: Tony Johnson