The 2019 Leeds Rhinos season was the club's 24th season within the Super League. It was the coach's David Furner first season at the club but following 5 wins and 11 losses, including a Challenge Cup elimination his contract was terminated and he was replaced by assistant coach Richard Agar for the interim.[1] Kallum Watkins was the club captain for the second consecutive year.
Super League
Win Draw Loss
| Date | Round | Opponent | H/A | Venue | Score | Tries | Goals | Attendance | Report |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat 2 Feb 17:15 | 1 | Warrington Wolves | A | Halliwell Jones Stadium | 6-26 | S. Ward | T. Lolohea (1) | 13,098 | Report |
| Fri 8 Feb 19:45 | 2 | Wigan Warriors | A | JJB Stadium | 16-34 | B. Ferres, A. Handley, K. Watkins | T. Lolohea (2) | 11,032 | Report |
| Sun 17 Feb 15:00 | 10 | Salford Red Devils | A | Salford City Stadium | 46-14 | J. Walker (3), K. Hurrell (2), A. Cuthbertson, A. Handley, M. Parcell | T. Lolohea (7) | 4,385 | Report |
Table
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | PF | PA | PD | Pts | Qualification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  St. Helens
|
29 | 26 | 0 | 3 | 916 | 395 | +521 | 52 | League Leaders' Shield/ Play-off Semi Final |
| 2 |  Wigan Warriors
|
29 | 18 | 0 | 11 | 699 | 539 | +160 | 36 | Play-off Qualifying Final |
| 3 |  Salford Red Devils
|
29 | 17 | 0 | 12 | 783 | 597 | +186 | 34 | |
| 4 |  Warrington Wolves
|
29 | 16 | 0 | 13 | 709 | 533 | +176 | 32 | Play-off Elimination Final |
| 5 |  Castleford Tigers
|
29 | 15 | 0 | 14 | 646 | 558 | +88 | 30 | |
| 6 |  Hull F.C.
|
29 | 15 | 0 | 14 | 645 | 768 | −123 | 30 | |
| 7 |  Catalans Dragons
|
29 | 13 | 0 | 16 | 553 | 745 | −192 | 26 | |
| 8 |  Leeds Rhinos
|
29 | 12 | 0 | 17 | 650 | 644 | +6 | 24 | |
| 9 |  Wakefield Trinity
|
29 | 11 | 0 | 18 | 608 | 723 | −115 | 22 | |
| 10 |  Huddersfield Giants
|
29 | 11 | 0 | 18 | 571 | 776 | −205 | 22 | |
| 11 |  Hull KR
|
29 | 10 | 0 | 19 | 548 | 768 | −220 | 20 | |
| 12 |  London Broncos
|
29 | 10 | 0 | 19 | 505 | 787 | −282 | 20 | Relegated to Championship |
Source: [1]
Squad
Challenge Cup
Win Draw Loss
| Date | Round | Opponent | H/A | Venue | Score | Tries | Goals | Attendance | Report |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri 12 April 19:45 | 5 | Workington Town | H | Emerald Headingley Stadium | 78-6 | Harry Newman (4), Richard Myler (3), Ashton Golding (2), Wellington Albert, Luke Briscoe, Brett Ferres, Matt Parcell | Liam Sutcliffe (13) | 4,197 | |
| Sat 11 May 14:30 | 6 | Bradford Bulls | A | Odsal Stadium | 22-24 | Harry Newman, Tom Briscoe, Callum McLelland, Tuimoala Lolohea | Liam Sutcliffe (3) | 10,258 |
Transfers
Source:[2]
2019 Gains:
- Tui Lolohea from Wests Tigers
- Callum McLelland from rugby union
- Trent Merrin from Penrith Panthers
- Konrad Hurrell from Gold Coast Titans
- Dom Crosby from Warrington Wolves
- Danny Tickle from Workington Town
2019 Losses:
- Ryan Hall to Sydney Roosters
- Joel Moon released
- Brett Delaney to Featherstone Rovers
- Jimmy Keinhorst to Hull Kingston Rovers
- Mitch Garbutt to Hull Kingston Rovers
- Jordan Thompson to Hull FC
References
- ^ "David Furner: Leeds Rhinos sack head coach after 14 Super League games". BBC Sport. 7 May 2019. Retrieved 13 September 2021.
- ^ "Confirmed Super League signings for 2019". Total Rugby League. 15 November 2018. Retrieved 13 September 2021.