In the build-up to Friday's clash between Leeds Rhinos and St Helens, take a look back at some classic past Super League encounters and notable names that have played for both clubs:

Previous matches

The classic

With a place in the Premiership Trophy Final on the line, Leeds edged out St Helens in a gruelling clash at Headingley in 1995.

Having lost to Saints at home and on the road during the regular rounds of the 1994/95 season, the Rhinos wowed the home crowd with seven tries, two of which were scored by Paul Cook. Watch the full match below: 

2015 flashback

One of the Rhinos' standout wins over St Helens came during the treble season when Ash Handley led the charge in a 46-18 result.

Having scored a hat trick on the road against Saints earlier in the season, the young winger returned to Headingley and repeated his scoring antics as part of an eight try demolition by Brian McDermott's side.

The last meeting

The Rhinos continued their tough start to the 2023 season as St Helens claimed a 26-0 win at Headingley in round seven. Tommy Makinson, Lewis Dodd, Jonny Lomax and former Rhino Konrad Hurrell got the tries for Kristian Woolf’s side as Saints extended their recent winning record on the road against Leeds.

Connections

During the Super League era, there are plenty of players and coaches that have been part of both Leeds and Saints teams down the years. Here are just a few that you might remember...

- Konrad Hurrell: Hurrell was one of the most awaited arrivals at Headingley ahead of the 2019 season and quickly turned into a south stand hero. Paired in a deadly partnership with Ash Handley, he was one of the league's leading try scorers and assisters during his stay at Headingley, plus he lifted a Challenge Cup at Wembley in 2020. Signing for Saints in 2022, he faced his former club in the Grand Final, plus he added a World Club title to his honours list earlier this year.

- Kevin Iro: Following four years at Wigan, centre Kevin Iro joined the Rhinos in 1992 and went on to help Leeds to two Challenge Cup finals in 1994 and 1995. After starting the summer era of Rugby League in blue and amber, he returned to Australia but returned again to play three season at St Helens.

- James Bentley: Ireland international James Bentley quickly became hot property after impressing with Bradford and Saints in the late 2010s. At the Red Vee, he helped the club win a Grand Final title in 2020 and two League Leader's Shields. He returned to his hometown club last year and appeared at the Grand Final again after his two tries in the semi final helped Leeds book their place back at Old Trafford.

- Kyle Amor: A short period at Leeds saw prop Amor make three appearances for the Rhinos, after signing from Wakefield. He went on to win a Grand Final with St Helens after moving to the club in 2014 and spent nine seasons in red and white.

Tickets on sale now

Leeds Rhinos return to Headingley in a double header of Rugby League action as the Rhinos Women face St Helens before men's side clash in round 13 of the Betfred Super League.

Tickets can be purchased online at tickets.therhinos.co.uk or by calling the Ticket Office on 0371 423 1315. Please note that you can't purchase tickets for just the women's game, both games are included in your match ticket for the men's game or membership at no extra cost!

Remember if you book your ticket before midnight this Thursday you can save £3 on the matchday admission price.