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Best XIII who have played for Rhinos and Trinity in the Super League era
Yorkshire Evening Post
|May 30, 2025
Leeds Rhinos and Wakefield Trinity meet at AMT Headingley on Saturday for the second time this season, to continue a rivalry which dates back to rugby league's first season, in 1895.
There are close connections between the sides, with Trinity boss Daryl Powell being a former Leeds coach, while Wakefield's Corey Hall, Liam Hood and Jay Pitts all played for Rhinos. They are in good company, a host of players having turned out for both clubs since Super League began in 1996. Here's a 13 of players with past experience at Rhinos and Trinity.
Full-back: Richard Mathers
An early member of Rhinos' Golden Generation and 2004 Grand Final winner, Mathers scored 24 tries in 71 games for Wakefield from 2012-2014.
Wing: Ben Jones-Bishop
Having touched down 46 times in 76 games for Leeds, including two wins at Old Trafford, the full-back/winger went on to make 110 appearances with Wakefield, scoring 61 tries.
Centre: Lee Smith
This story is from the May 30, 2025 edition of Yorkshire Evening Post.
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