A snow-covered pitch provided an unusual backdrop when the full-time squad - minus Tom Holroyd who couldn’t attend for personal reasons - posed for their annual team picture, before two hours of media interviews, thankfully carried out in the changing room area.
Ace Yorkshire Evening Post photographer Simon Hulme was present to capture all the action. Here’s 16 of his best pictures.
7. Leeds Rhinos media day
With the temperature below freezing, Rhinos players weren't hanging around once the team picture was taken. Photo: Simon Hulme
8. Leeds Rhinos media day
Rhinos players make a dash for the warmth of the Headingley changing rooms after their pre-season team picture. Photo: Simon Hulme
9. Leeds Rhinos media day
Rhinos stand-off Brodie Croft was used to warmer pre-season conditions during his NRL career. Photo: Simon Hulme
10. Leeds Rhinos media day
Rhinos' England centre Harry Newman with club sporting director Ian Blease. Photo: Simon Hulme
11. Leeds Rhinos media day
Rhinos sporting director Ian Blease checks his phone - probably for rugby league news on the YEP website - as players Brodie Croft, Andy Ackers and Maika Sivo try to keep warm at the pre-season photo call. Photo: Simon Hulme
12. Leeds Rhinos media day
Rhinos chairman Paul Caddick, seated between Mikolaj Oledzki and Cameron Smith. Photo: Simon Hulme