Rhinos will make history when they take on arch-rivals St Helens in the first Betfred Women’s Challenge Cup showpiece played at the national stadium
And when finalists Hull KR and Leigh Leopards each sent four players and a coach to a press conference to preview the men’s big game, five of them were former Rhinos stars.
There’s also hefty Rhinos involvement in the third tie of the afternoon, the 1895 Cup final between Batley Bulldogs and Halifax Panthers.
Here’s all Rhinos’ connection to the men’s finals.
13. Rob Mulhern (Leigh)
Leeds-born Mulhern came through Rhinos’ academy system and made five substitute appearances for his home city club in 2014-15. Photo: Paul Currie/SWpix.com
14. Matt Parcell (Hull KR)
The Australian hooker was a Grand Final winner with Leeds in 2017 - when he was their only Dream Team representative - and joined Hull KR two years later. Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com
15. Ava Seumanufagai (Leigh)
Started at prop for Leeds in the 2020 behind-closed-doors Wembley win over Salford. Returned to Australia at the end of that season before resuming his Super League career with Leigh. Photo: Alex Whitehead/SWpix.com
16. Jack Walker (Hull KR)
A Grand Final winner in 2017, Walker’s Rhinos career was blighted by injuries and he was released at the end of last season, initially to join Bradford Bulls. He then signed for Hull KR, but is Cup tied for this weekend. Photo: Tony Johnson
17. Ben White (Batley)
A Rhinos academy product, he made one Super League appearance, in a defeat at London Broncos the week before Leeds’ 2014 Wembley win. Photo: Ed Sykes/SWpix.com