Blake Austin’s 80th minute drop goal secured a 25-24 success as Rhinos broke their Betfred Super League duck in memorable style.
An injury to Kruise Leeming was a concern, but James McDonnell was solid in his Leeds debut and Sam Walters, included for the first time this year, made a big impact.
Here’s how the Rhinos players rated.
7. Scrum-half: Aidan Sezer
Showed his class; ran the ball well, organisation was good and came back well from early head knock 8. Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com
8. Prop: Tom Holroyd (No 18)
Not a lot of game time, but a really solid early stint 7. Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com
9. Hooker: Jarrod O'Connor (No 14)
Earned his start and made the most of it, played 76 minutes and was strong in the middle 8. Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com
10. Prop: Zane Tetevano.
Some important carries in a good second stint 6. Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com
11. Second-row James McDonnell (No 19)
Came in for his Rhinos, debut, played the full 80 and did a really solid job 7. Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com
12. Second-row: Rhyse Martin (No 12)
Two tries, faultless goal-kicking, set a huge lead 9. Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com