23 Jun 2023

Matchday pack - Round Sixteen

Leeds Rhinos welcome Huddersfield Giants to Headingley for the second time in 2023 tonight as the club celebrates its annual MND Awareness game, kick off 8pm.

Don't forget that the Reserves are also in action pre-match against the Giants Reserves, kick off 5.30pm.

Here is the matchday pack with all the info ahead of tonight's game:


Team News

Rhinos 21-man squad

- Aidan Sezer, David Fusitu'a and Sam Lisone are three key players back in the Rhinos 21-man squad for tonight. Former Giants player Sezer faces his old side for the second time this season, whilst Fusitu'a played in this fixture last August.

- Lisone, who has been growing with every game this year, is back following his last outing against Wigan in the Challenge Cup. The forward has been sidelined with a calf injury but is back to combat the Giants forwards

- Leon Ruan continues to hold his place in the extended squad after his try scoring performance against Wakefield. Luke Hooley, who was the man of the match against Wakefield Reserves last time out, is also named.

-  Liam Tindall, Jack Sinfield and Alfie Edgell all drop out of the 21.

Giants 21-man squad

- Jermaine McGillvary is included in the squad for the first time since Huddersfield's defeat to Hull FC at the end of April. The winger has 13 in 27 appearances against Leeds previously, including a try last time out in rivals round.

- James Greenwood is also back after recovering from his head injury sustained against St Helens. The former Wigan and Saints player has missed most of the season so far with an MCL injury but could face the Rhinos tonight.

- Tui Lolohea faces his former club, having made 17 appearances in blue and amber in 2019.


Form book

Super League Record: P54-W37-L13-D4

Last ten SL meetings vs Giants

Rhinos 18 Giants 17 (H) RD 8, 9th April 2023

Rhinos 18 Giants 14 (H) RD 25, 24th August 2022

Giants 16 Rhinos 30 (A) RD 15, 10th June 2022

Rhinos 20 Giants 20 (H) RD 8, 14th April 2022

Rhinos 18 Giants 12 (H) RD 20, 19th August 2021

Giants 14 Rhinos 13 (A) RD 5, 2nd May 2021

Rhinos 13 Giants 12 (H) RD 12, 11th September 2020

Giants 26 Rhinos 27 (A) RD 2, 2nd August 2020

Giants 0 Rhinos 44 (A) RD 24, 2nd August 2019

Rhinos 38 Giants 18 (H) RD 11, 19th April 2019

SL Record vs Giants at home: P26-W19-L6-D1

Most tries scored by a Leeds player vs Giants:

Last Leeds win against Giants (Home): 

Earlier this season, the Rhinos held out to beat the Giants 18-17 after a second half revival.

Watch the tries here:




How to follow the games

Here are the ways fans can follow this evening's double header:

Tickets on sale

Ticket prices start at £27 for adults, £19* for concessions and £15 for juniors, and 20% of match tickets sold will be donated to the MND Association. There is limited availability in most areas of the ground, so fans are advised to book early to avoid disappointment. 

Fans can still buy tickets for tonight's games via the following methods:

Online - Tickets can be purchased online at tickets.therhinos.co.uk up until kick off and your tickets will be sent to your email address to use on your smartphone at the turnstiles.

On the turnstiles - (Subject to availability) fans can purchase tickets which cover entry to the Global East Terrace and Western Terrace. This can be done via the turnstiles on St Michaels Lane (Gate B) and Kirkstall Lane (Gate G) on matchday using contactless payment with either a credit / debit card or payment using a smartphone. Cash is no longer accepted on the turnstiles.

From the Ticket Office - Leeds Rhinos Ticket Office on St Michaels Lane is where fans can purchase ticket for South Stand Terrace Standing, Global East Stand Seating, North Stand and South Stand Seating as well as standing in the South Stand Terrace. Card payments are preferred.

TV/Radio broadcast

- Sky Sports Arena (live from 7.30pm)

- BBC Radio Leeds (West Yorkshire Sport Coverage live on BBC Sounds)

- BBC Radio 5 Live Sports Extra (Live on 7.45pm on BBC Sounds


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