Sunday 8 February 2015 22:41, UK
Leeds had to battle from behind to record a winning start to the season as they beat Hull KR 40-30 at the KC Lightstream Stadium.
The hosts dominated the first half with Albert Kelly scoring two tries, but Leeds rallied with Danny McGuire's brace inspiring them to success.
Brad Singleton's converted try three minutes from time rubber-stamped a dramatic comeback win.
The Rhinos took the lead in the second minute after being awarded the first penalty of the game.
Tom Briscoe then finished off a slick move on the right-hand side. Kevin Sinfield missed the conversion, but the visitors led 4-0.
Rovers responded brilliantly with three tries in 15 minutes. Kelly scored his first and second Super League tries while Mitch Allgood also crossed over. Josh Mantellato converted them all to give the hosts a 24-16 lead at the break.
McGuire got his second amid and then Kallum Watkins went over in the 55th minute with a converted try to close the gap to two points.
Leeds regained the lead in the 66th minute when Zac Hardaker darted through to score and then Singleton wrapped up the win for the Rhinos in the 77th minute.
Hull kicked off their Super League XX campaign in impressive style as they beat Huddersfield 19-0.
Full-back Jamie Shaul went over twice for Hull with Fetuli Talanoa also crossing the whitewash, while new signing Marc Sneyd added a drop goal to his three conversions.
Sneyd's new half-back partner Leon Pryce and Australian forward Mark Minichiello also played their part as Hull cruised to their first win at the John Smith's Stadium for six years as the Giants failed to score for the first time since the 2011 play-offs .
With only one trial game in pre-season, Huddersfield were clearly under-done and new signings Jack Hughes, Craig Huby and Jamie Ellis all failed to make an impression on their debuts.
The Giants' only threat came from the towering kicks of captain Danny Brough that swirled in the stiff breeze but Hull coped admirably with their limited attacking capabilities.
Huddersfield showed signs of emerging from their lethargy late in the game but their only scoring chance came when England second rower Brett Ferres lost the ball trying to reach the line.
Wakefield Trinity Wildcats fought back from 22-6 down to beat local rivals Castleford 24-22 at The Mend-A-Hose Jungle.
Castleford looked to be well in control thanks to a brace of tries from Denny Solomona, Justin Carney and Luke Gale – who also kicked three conversions.
However, with 22 minutes remaining the Wildcats responded with Pita Godinet, Ali Lauitiiti and Danny Washbrook adding to Paul McShane’s first-half score.
Craig Hall kicked all four conversions for a dramatic win.
