LEAGUE OF HIS OWN

Hetherington has proved to be a man who Leeds by example

- EXCLUSIVE BY JEREMY CROSS

GARY HETHERINGTON will have one last drink with colleagues tonight before bringing down the curtain on his time as chief executive of Leeds Rhinos.

But it shouldn't be just those in the Headingley banqueting suite raising a glass to him.

Because Hetherington will leave behind an astonishing legacy, one which has helped improve the lives of all those - past and present - who have been associated with the club while he was in charge.

In almost three decades the Rhinos have reached 30 finals, won 18 trophies and signed some of the most exciting players in the sport.