Controversial calls and late drama cuts short Rhinos' season

Leeds Rhinos' season came to the cruelest-possible end on Saturday night when they were floored after the bell by St Helens.

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Leeds were 14-12 up in the elimination playoff when they were penalised with five seconds left. The hooter sounded before the penalty was taken, but from the kick to touch the visitors kept the ball alive, managed to create an overlap on their left and Shane Wright touched down to win it in the most incredible fashion. It finished 16-14, but right up until that moment, Saints hadn't looked likely winners.

The defeat will hurt for a long time. Leeds were the better team, but couldn't put the game to bed in the second half, having led 12-6 at halftime. The match officials had a big bearing on the game, particularly video referee Chris Kendall.