Author: Phil Caplan
John Cartwright on Hull FC’s defeat and Herman Ese’ese injury
HULL FC coach John Cartwright admitted Leeds Rhinos’ quality told as their play-off fate slipped out of their hands with a 0-34 defeat. “It was…
Jake Connor and defence to the fore as Leeds Rhinos dominate Hull FC
HULL FC 0 LEEDS RHINOS 34 PHIL CAPLAN, MKM Stadium, Saturday LEEDS moved back into third spot with a comprehensive win in which Jake Connor…
Batley Bulldogs thrash Hunslet for first win since June
HUNSLET 6 BATLEY BULLDOGS 40 PHIL CAPLAN, South Leeds Stadium, Sunday BATLEY scored seven tries as they picked up a first win since June. While…
Brad Arthur reveals ‘half-time spray’ behind Leeds Rhinos win
BRAD ARTHUR admitted to giving his Leeds Rhinos players “a bit of a spray at half-time” in their victory over Salford Red Devils. Leeds only…
Paul Rowley hails new Salford Red Devils star Declan Murphy
SALFORD RED DEVILS coach Paul Rowley praised youngster Declan Murphy after a star turn on just his second senior appearance. After making his debut in…
Alfie Edgell hat-trick as Leeds Rhinos eventually subdue gutsy Salford Red Devils
LEEDS RHINOS 42 SALFORD RED DEVILS 6 PHIL CAPLAN, AMT Headingley, Friday A DOMINANT second half, with Jake Connor heavily involved, saw Leeds run in…
Leeds Rhinos veteran hailed after ‘game the fans want to see’
BRAD ARTHUR effusive in his praise for veteran Kallum Watkins after playing a key role in Leeds Rhinos’ high-scoring win over Leigh Leopards. Watkins, who…
Adrian Lam on Leigh Leopards’ double injury blow and ‘lethargic’ display
LEIGH LEOPARDS suffered a double injury blow in their defeat at Leeds Rhinos. Fullback David Armstrong came off at half-time after suffering for most of…
Kallum Watkins rolls back the years as Leeds Rhinos win shoot-out with Leigh Leopards
LEEDS RHINOS 48 LEIGH LEOPARDS 30 PHIL CAPLAN, AMT Headingley, Friday IF the summer is going to belong to Super League, as advertised, it needs…
‘That’s a blueprint’: Paul Wellens hails St Helens’ ‘best performance of season’
PAUL WELLENS labelled St Helens’ excellent 18-4 home victory over Leeds Rhinos as their “best performance of the season so far”. It was a first…