There are close connections between the sides, with Trinity boss Daryl Powell being a former Leeds coach, while Wakefield’s Corey Hall, Liam Hood and Jay Pitts all played for Rhinos. They are in good company, a host of players having turned out for both clubs since Super League began in 1996. Here’s a 17 of players with past experience at Rhinos and Trinity.
13. Second-row: Gareth Ellis
Having earned Great Britain honours while at Wakefield, Ellis had a successful four-season spell with Leeds, winning the Grand Final and World Club Challenge on two occasions. Photo: Steve Riding
14. Loose-forward: Willie Poching
A Grand Final winner in 2004 after joining Leeds from Wakefield, he later returned to Trinity and had a spell as head-coach. Photo: Tony Johnson
15. Sub: Wayne McDonald
A member of Wakefield's first Super League squad, in 1999, the towering forward joined Leeds from St Helens two years later. He also played for Wigan Warriors and Hull FC, among others. Photo: Steve Riding
16. Sub: Paul McShane
The Rhinos academy product had a brief spell with Trinity after leaving his home city club, but went on to bigger and better things with Castleford Tigers. Photo: Tony Johnson
17. Sub: Kyle Amor
Made only three substitute appearances for Rhinos, but his subsequent form with Wakefield earned the front-rower a high-profile move to St Helens. Photo: Jonathan Gawthorpe
18. Sub: Brett Ferres
Still going strong with Goole Vikings, Ferres achieved the notable feat of playing in the top-flight for Bradford Bulls, Castleford Tigers and Huddersfield Giants, as well as Leeds and Wakefield. He was a Super League winner with Rhinos in 2017. Photo: Alex Whitehead/SWpix.com