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POWELL AIN'T HARV HAPPY WITH SMITH
Daily Mirror UK
|December 27, 2025
Leeds Rhinos 18 Wakefield Trinity 10
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WAKEFIELD lost the Festive Challenge battle at Headingley but teenager Harvey Smith proved that he may help them win the war one day.
Three of the Rhinos academy products produced the tries that led to this preseason win even though it was Smith (top) - made captain for the day despite his youth - who stole the show.
And Trinity coach Daryl Powell was delighted by his youngster's display.
“He's had a standout preseason for us," said Powell (below). “Physically, he's growing. I made him captain today, I just thought he deserved it with his preseason and I thought he showed today he’s a proper player.
This story is from the December 27, 2025 edition of Daily Mirror UK.
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