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.
19. Leeds Rhinos' year in pictures
History was made in November when Headingley staged the first cross-code 745 Game in aid of motor neurone disease causes. Rhinos legend Danny McGuire scored two tries for the rugby league all-stars side, representing Rob Burrow. Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com
20. Leeds Rhinos' year in pictures
The year ended on another sad note, with the death in December, aged 80, of former Leeds player and coach Syd Hynes. Photo: Peter Smith