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Rhinos boss gutted after last-gasp defeat but refuses to blame officials

Yorkshire Evening Post

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September 29, 2025

Leeds Rhinos coach Brad Arthur was almost lost for words after his side's “shattering” playoff loss to St Helens.

- by Peter Smith

Rhinos boss gutted after last-gasp defeat but refuses to blame officials

Rhinos led from the 13th minute and were eight points clear going into the last five, but Saints scored an incredible winning try from a penalty awarded in the final seconds. Their kick to touch was taken after the hooter sounded, but the visitors managed to keep the ball alive for Shane Wright to touch down, ending Leeds’ season.

Speaking in his post-match press conference, Arthur admitted he was “shattered” by the manner of Rhinos’ 16-14 defeat in the playoff elimination tie. He said: “I’m shattered for the players who have worked their backside off all year and invested so much into that performance.

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