Leeds Rhinos dispatched Southern Conference amateurs Wests Warriors in the Challenge Cup today as Brad Arthur’s side booked their place in Round Four.
The Rhinos ran in 16 tries in their 92-0 win, with two players bagging a hat-trick and 10 of Leeds’ near full-strength 17 crossing the whitewash. Here’s how the Rhinos players rated.
Leeds Rhinos Player Ratings v Wests Warriors
Jake Connor – 8
Some lovely touches, 14 goals from 16 attempts and a try so couldn’t do a lot more
Riley Lumb – 6
Scored an early try, but didn’t make much headway after that
Ash Handley – 7
Still adjusting to the centre role, but posed a considerable threat in the first half
Harry Newman – 6
Was kept quite quiet in his 100th Rhinos appearance, though he set up a try for his winger; rested for the second half
Ryan Hall – 7
Bagged three tries, some strong carries, one knock-on
Brodie Croft – 6
Coasted through the first half before being replaced
Matt Frawley – 6
Controlled things effectively, but little chance to test his kicking game
Cooper Jenkins – 7
Showed some good signs on debut, ran hard
Jack Sinfield – 8
Two tries, hobbled off after an hour, but was impressive before that at hooker and half
Keenan Palasia – 7
Good hands, took Rhinos forward on his competitive debut
James McDonnell – 6
Solid effort, played the full-80
Morgan Gannon – 7
Two tries in his first competitive game for a year, looked good
Cameron Smith – 8
Played the full 80, created a lovely try and went well throughout
Subs
Sam Lisone – 8
Enjoyed himself with a hat-trick of tries and was, more or less, unstoppable
Tom Holroyd – 7
Will be better for the game time, conceded a penalty for a high tackle and scored a brilliant try
Andy Ackers – 6
Found lots of space after coming on for the second half
Alfie Edgell – 6
Came on at half-time playing centre on his return from a broken jaw and bagged a try
The spirit of @TheChallengeCup as the @wests_warriors boys come into the Rhinos changing room to enjoy a drink together after the game pic.twitter.com/LB1TSptMzX
— Leeds Rhinos (@leedsrhinos) February 8, 2025
