The 2012 Stobart Super League Final was a classic and lived up to expectations. As Leeds claimed their sixth crown in the last nine years and second in a row where they have come from the lower edge of the playoffs to see off this years Challene Cup winners. Right from the first whistle we could see we had two sides who had high expectations and as soon as the fourth … [Read more...]
Carnegie Cup Final – Wolves Three from Four foil Rhinos Charge
Deja-vu for Leeds Rhinos as yet again they lost a final, this time as Warrington Wolves won 35-18 in the 2012 Carnegie Challenge Cup. Rhinos must wonder if they will ever win it again as this was the third year in a row they have lost and brings it to six of their last finals, they have not lifted the trophy in this Century as 1999 was their last win. Within 7 minutes … [Read more...]
Giants surprise semifinalists – Warrington Wolves 22-34 Huddersfield Giants
A massive first half display was enough to see Huddersfield do for high flying favourites Warrington and reach the semis. leading 23-0 at the break thanks to scores from Wild, Gilmour, Kirmond and Brown and the boot of Brough and Hodgson. They had to withstand a second period fight back from Warrington who scored through two a piece by Higham and Hicks with Westwood slotting … [Read more...]
Leeds crash in final – Leeds 6-30 Warrington
Early missed chances proved costly for the Rhinos as the Wolves took theirs with Ryan Atkins touching down for their first on 14 minutes, the rest of the half Warrington continued to score as Leeds were held up so it was as they went over again through Chris Hicks but Westwood could not add the extras 8-0. The half ended with Atkins dotting down his second try in controversial … [Read more...]
Carnegie Challenge Cup Semis Results and final timings
Here are the Results for the Carnegie Challenge Cup Semi-Finals, last weekend and the draw for the Final on 28th. Results Sat 7th Aug 14:30 Leeds Rhinos 32-28 St. Helens Galpharm Stadium Sun 8th Aug 15:30 Warrington Wolves 54-12 Catalans Dragons Stobart Stadium Halton Final Sat 28th Aug 14:30 Leeds Rhinos v Warrington Wolves Wembley Stadium BBC Predictions Well one … [Read more...]