Leeds Rhinos Guide, Meaning , Facts, Information and Description
Leeds Rhinos are a professional rugby league club based in Headingley in the North of Leeds. They are 2004 Superleague champions.Their colours are amber with blue arms and amber hoops.
They were formed in 1895 as Leeds St Johns but dropped the 'St John' to become simply Leeds shortly after moving to Headingley. They are owned by the same company that also run Leeds Tykes rugby union team.
They adopted the name 'Rhinos' when the Superleague was founded, they are still also known by their original nickname 'Loiners'. A Loiner is a word for someone who comes from the city of Leeds.
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Championship 1960-61, 1968-69, 1971-72
Honours
Super League Grand Final 2004
Challenge Cup 1909-10, 1922-23, 1931-32, 1935-36, 1940-41, 1941-42, 1956-57, 1967-68, 1976-77, 1977-78, 1999
Premiership 1974-75, 1978-79
Regal Trophy 1972-73, 1983-84
Charity Shield 1995-96
Records
Player records
Most Goals In A Game 17 Iestyn Harris (v. Swinton Lions) 11 Feb 2001
Most Tries In A Game 8 Fred Webster (v. Coventry 12 Apr 1913
Most Points In A Game 42 Iestyn Harris (v. Hudds Giants) 16 July 1999
Most Goals In A Season 168 Iestyn Harris 1999
Most Tries In A Season 63 Eric Harris 1935-36
Most Points In A Season 431 Lewis Jones 1956-57
Most Career Goals 1244 Lewis Jones 1952-64
Most Career Tries 391 Eric Harris 1930-39
Most Career Points 2920 Lewis Jones 1952-64
Most Career Appearances