The Rhinos Under 16s have got their season off to a winning start this afternoon at Stanningley, running out 56-26 winners over Widnes Vikings.

The visitors had led 12-0 early on before the Rhinos fought back to make it 18-18 at half time thanks to tries by centre Harry Newman, scrum half Harrison Scott and prop Tom Holroyd and three goals from Jack Wilson.
 
The Rhinos pulled clear in the second half with half back Corey Johnson grabbing a hat trick as the Lock Lane amateur helped secure victory for his side. Front rower Owen Trout and loose forward Muizz Mustafa also scored before Harrison Scott and Tom Holroyd both crossed for their second tries of the game. Jack Wilson and Harvey Spence added two goals a piece to wrap up the scoring.

Leeds Rhinos: Kieden Hartley, Oliver Winfield, Harry Newman, Jack Broadbent, Liam Whitton, Jack Wilson, Harrison Scott, Tom Holroyd, Eddie Wilcock, Jacob Rotherham, Brad Martin, Henry Mitchell, Loui McConnell, Replacements: Harvey Spence, Owen Trout, Muizz Mustapha, Nathan Newbound, Corey Johnson
 
Widnes Vikings: Jayden Hatton, Josh Pennington , Joe Edge, Tyler Jones, Liam Barnes, Josh Rourke, Lewis Else, Luke Draper, Jake Burns, Calum O’Neill, Josh Wilde, Lee Dyas, Ben Davies
Replacements: Nathan Redmond, Jarrod O’connor, Declan Mercer, Sam Walters