Leeds Rhinos Suffer Devastating Super League Defeat Against Hull FC
In a shocking turn of events, the Leeds Rhinos endured one of their worst-ever Super League losses, succumbing to an 18-10 defeat against Hull FC. Despite Hull FC’s dismal run of 11 consecutive losses prior to this match, the Rhinos delivered a dire performance that allowed Simon Grix to secure his first victory as interim coach.
The crushing defeat has only fueled the growing speculation surrounding the future of Leeds coach Rohan Smith. With new Sporting Director Ian Blease officially joining the club on Monday, he now faces a significant challenge in addressing this pressing issue.
“Today was a chance for them to play for Rob. They couldn’t even be arsed to do that. Shameful.”
Unsurprisingly, Leeds fans have expressed their righteous anger on social media, branding the team a “laughing stock” and calling for Smith’s immediate dismissal. Describing the Rhinos’ display as “gutless,” one supporter emphasized that a club of Leeds’ stature should never produce such abysmal performances.
Fans were particularly disappointed that the team failed to honor the memory of club legend Rob Burrow, as Smith had previously promised. One supporter bluntly stated:
The defeat leaves the Rhinos in a precarious position in the Super League table, with the playoff places drifting further away. Barring a win against the high-flying Catalans Dragons, the Rhinos have lost every match against the teams above them, raising doubts about their ability to sustain a challenge for a postseason berth.
Rhinos’ Struggles Continue
With the Rhinos’ pack lacking size and power, and their attack consistently lacking structure, the road ahead appears bleak. Upcoming games against the Leigh Leopards and London Broncos could prove pivotal, with defeat in either potentially sealing Smith’s fate as the Leeds coach.
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