This was always going to be a tough one, Salford look a good solid team this year and with Peacock missing the Rhinos were going to have to put extra effort in, that they did.


St Patrick’s day and the Reds who had half of Ireland in their squad were first to score after 20 minutes after we had managed to keep them out on several occasions prior to that, 0-4 Salford as the kick was missed.
The Rhinos fought back but it took until just before the break to score, Scott Donald going in for his 3rd try of the season following good work by McGuire, Sinfield converted.


HT 6-4


Salford came back at Leeds and scored the first points of the second half when Lengi went over in the corner, unconverted, 6-8 Salford after 50 minutes. The Rhinos hit back on 60 when Chev Walker went over, no conversion but we were back in front 10-8.

Eight minutes later Sinfield set up Danny McGuire to extend the lead but missed the kick so 14-8 but Salford were not done when Finnegan went over, Hodgson again missed the conversion so it was all on again at 14-12 Rhinos.
The game was finally put beyond doubt shortly before the end of the 80 when McGuire went in for his second try of the game, Kevin Sinfield converted to give us that 8 point cushion and moment later the game was over.


FT 20-12



After the Saints game this was definitely our toughest to date and I fancy Salford to make the top six this year if they keep their form for the remainder of the season.