A thrilling 22-20 win over Wigan Warriors at Old Trafford completed the domestic treble, adding the Betfred Super League title to the Challenge Cup and league leaders shield already in the trophy cabinet. It was a remarkable achievement by Rhinos, who were seconds away from missing out on top-spot in the table and trailed late in both the play-off semi-final and Grand Final.
Retiring trio Kevin Sinfield, Jamie Peacock and Kylie Leuluai all bowed out in style and Rhinos had an unexpected hero in rookie forward Josh Walters who came off the bench to score the equalising try, setting up his skipper to kick the winning conversion. Five of the Leeds men on duty that day are still playing, two of them for Rhinos, but - tragically - one of the side’s biggest names is no longer with us. Here’s what came next for the class of 2015.
7. Stand-off/captain: Kevin Sinfield
Skills and kicking coach with England rugby union and nationally famous for his epic endurance challenges which have raised millions of pounds for motor neurone disease causes. Photo: Steve Riding
8. Scrum-half: Danny McGuire
Today returned to Headingley as Rhinos Foundation’s first rugby league impact and growth manager. McGuire spent the first part of this season as team boss at Castleford Tigers, having previously played for and coached Hull KR. Photo: Jonathan Gawthorpe
9. Prop: Mitch Garbutt
Retired from rugby league last year after playing and coaching in France, he is now a project manager for an electric vehicle company in Australia. Photo: Steve Riding
10. Hooker: Rob Burrow CBE
His courage and positivity after being diagnosed with motor neurone disease in 2019 captured the hearts of the nation. He helped raise millions of pounds to fight the illness before his death last year. Photo: Alex Whitehead/SWpix.com
11. Prop: Jamie Peacock MBE
Still involved in rugby league as a pundit and a regular at AMT Headingley on match days, he is now a motivational speaker and leadership guru. Photo: Alex Whitehead/SWpix.com
12. Second-row: Brett Delaney
Played briefly for Featherstone Rovers after leaving Leeds and then moved into coaching with Hull KR and, this year, Castleford Tigers. Photo: Jonathan Gawthorpe