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.
13. Loose-forward: Cameron Smith (No 13)
Grabbed a reviving try and heavily involved to good effect 8. Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com
14. Sub: Kruise Leeming (No 9)
Brought on in the 50 minute, suffered a foot injury and off after 54 - Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com
15. Sub: Justin Sangare (No 17)
Put himself about, some good offloads, but one bad error which might have proved costly 6. Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com
16. Sub: James Donaldson
A memorable way to mark his 200th Super League appearance 6. Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com
17. Sub: Sam Walters.
Held back until the 50th minute but made a real impact, involved in two tries 8. Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com