Rhinos, who led 18-6 at half-time after a brace of tries by George Brown and one from Danny Levi, were made to work hard for their win and lost prop Mikolaj Oledzki to a rib injury in the first half. Widnes dug deep and were only six points adrift inside the final quarter, but a brilliant solo try from winger Riley Lumb dashed their hopes. Here’s how the Leeds players rated.
7. Scrum-half: Ethan O'Neill (no 16)
Had two tries ruled out, got through big minutes in an unfamiliar position 5 Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com
8. Prop: Mikolaj Oledzki (no 8)
Started strongly, but took a knock to his ribs and went off hurt after 26 minutes 6 Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com
9. Hooker: Jarrod O'Connor (no 9)
Played the full-80 against his hometown club, set up one try 6 Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com
10. Prop: Tom Holroyd (no 10)
Got some valuable game time in two spells and did all right 6 Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com
11. Second-row: Kallum Watkins (no 11)
Got a breather late on, but captained the side and was heavily involved 7 Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com
12. Second-row: Presley Cassell (no 18)
Did the full-80, including a spell in the middle and had a strong game 7 Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com