Rhinos under-performed on the field, leading to the departure of coach Rohan Smith and arrival of former Parramatta Eels coach Brad Arthur. Though there were a handful of impressive wins over the course of the year, most notably at home to Wigan Warriors in August, Leeds failed to qualify for the play-offs for the second successive season.
Off the field, Rhinos lost one of the club’s favourite sons when Rob Burrow died in June, aged only 41, sparking mourning throughout the sporting world. 2024 also saw the death of two other Leeds legends, Lewis Jones and Syd Hynes. Here’s a look back at the past 12 months, featuring 20 pictures from the Yorkshire Evening Post.
13. Leeds Rhinos' year in pictures
Twice, Brodie Croft broke London Broncos' hearts with a golden-point drop goal. Here's his first extra-time winner, at Headingley in July. Photo: Jonathan Gawthorpe
14. Leeds Rhinos' year in pictures
New coach Brad Arthur arrived in July and saw his side in action for the first time when they lost at Warrington Wolves. Photo: Olly Hassell/SWpix.com
15. Leeds Rhinos' year in pictures
Rhinos' best win of the season was a 30-4 home hammering of Wigan Warriors in August. Former Wigan player James McDonnell, middle, was among the try scorers. Photo: John Clifton/SWpix.com
16. Leeds Rhinos' year in pictures
Rhyse Martin became only the 14th player in Rhinos' 134-year history to reach 1,000 points for the club when he scored a hat-trick of tries and four goals in September's 21-20 extra-time win at London Broncos. Photo: John Clifton/SWpix.com
17. Leeds Rhinos' year in pictures
Rhinos beat Halifax Panthers in October to be crowned Wheelchair Super League champions. Photo: John Clifton/SWpix.com
18. Leeds Rhinos' year in pictures
Former England, Hull FC and Huddersfield Giants back Jake Connor was a high profile signing for Rhinos in pre-season. Photo: Tom Pearson/Leeds Rhinos