The Super League season 2008 opened on the 2nd February with the defending champions Leeds Rhinos playing Hull KR at Headingley in front of 18,467 spectators.
The Rhinos had to come from behind in this match to post a winning start as they trailed Hull by 4 points with 15 minutes to play at 8-12. Three late tries steadied the ship and Leeds ran out winners 20-12.
Scorers
Leeds Tries: S Donald 1, L Smith 2, D McGuire 1, Goals: K Sinfield 2,
Hull KR Tries: J Webster 2, Goals: J Webster 1, S Murrell 1,