6 Aug 2023

Matchday pack - Round Twenty One

Our annual Armed Forces game is here, with plenty planned from gates opening at 12pm including our double header of action with Leeds Rhinos men and women all in action.

Here is the matchday pack with all the info ahead of today's clash with the Leopards:

Team News

Rhinos 21-man Squad

- The Rhinos make three changes for today's visit of Leigh.

- James Donaldson is set to make his 100th appearance for the club since arriving at Headingley in 2019. Donaldson missed out on selection last week at St Helens but could return to action on Sunday.

- Following a foot injury for Richie Myler at St Helens, Luke Hooley could make his home debut for the Rhinos. Hooley helped Batley Bulldogs to reach Wembley in the 1895 Cup recently and could add to his only appearance for the Rhinos so far this season at Hull KR back in March.

- The Rhinos are without winger David Fusitu'a as he completes the return to play protocol following a concussion at Saints last week. Youngsters Jack Sinfield and Alfie Edgell are also both drafted into the 21 man squad.

- Former Leopard Nene Macdonald takes on his former club having finished his sole season at Leigh Sports Village as the team's joint top try scorer last year.

Leigh 21-man squad

- Even with Wembley around the corner, Leigh have named a full strength side for the visit to Leeds.

- Oliver Gildart is in line to make his first appearance since arriving back in Super League from the NRL. The former Wigan Grand Final winner, who is set to join Hull KR in 2024, could debut for the Leopards after they lost Ricky Leutele for the rest of the season.

- Former Rhinos Zak Hardaker, Robbie Mulhern and Tom Briscoe make their first returns to Headingley; Hardaker and Briscoe in particular coming back across the Pennines having helped Leeds to a Grand Final in 2022. Top try scorer Josh Charnley is also one to watch having scored 20 tries in 28 games against Leeds.

- Lachlan Lam, who extended his stay at the club, will look to have a big impact, like he has done all season, along with the electric Edwin Ipape.

Form book

Super League Record: P8-W7-L1-D0

Last ten meetings vs Leigh

Leigh 20, Leeds 6 (SLR10, 21/4/23)

Leigh 10, Leeds 46 (SLR19, 13/8/21)

Leeds 48, Leigh 18 (SLR12, 1/7/21)

Leeds 52, Leigh 22 (CCQF, 1/6/18) (at LD Nutrition Stadium, Featherstone)

Leeds 22, Leigh 14 (SLR17, 2/6/17)

Leigh 14, Leeds 17 (SLR11, 17/2/17)

Leeds 37, Leigh 12 (S8Q-R7, 22/9/16)

Leeds 25, Leigh 12 (CCQF, 6/6/14)

Leigh 12, Leeds 60 (CCQF, 11/5/12)

Leigh 12, Leeds 36 (CCR4, 2/4/06) (at Hilton Park)

Last time out

During the 2021 season, the Rhinos picked up their third win on the bounce as Leigh were defeated 48-18. Jack Broadbent’s four tries propelled Leeds to success on home soil, alongside further tries from Liam Sutcliffe, Tom Holroyd, Kruise Leeming, Sam Walters and James Donaldson.

How to follow the game

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

Last minute Tickets

If you have a last-minute urge to watch some Rugby League we also sell tickets on the day of the game; but please be aware that purchasing tickets on a matchday is always subject to availability and cannot be guaranteed. Please ensure that you check therhinos.co.uk or Leeds Rhinos Official social media channels before travelling without a ticket.

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 Global East Stand Seating, North Stand and South Stand Seating as well as standing in the South Stand Terrace. Card payments are preferred.

Please be aware that tickets for just the Leeds Rhinos Women's fixture cannot be purchased, all tickets include both games.

TV/Radio broadcast