Leeds Super Again

Although Melbourne couldn't repeat their 2007 National Rugby League Premiership in today's grand final, there was one repeat champion this weeked as Leeds defeated Saint Helens in the 2008 Engage Super League grand final yesterday. As with today's NRL final, the match featured the same pair of team two years in a row, but unlike the NRL final, Leeds managed to win two from two.

All rugby league eyes will turn now to the Rugby League World Cup, but early next year Leeds and Manly-Warringah will face off in the World Club Challenge, an annual exhibition contested between the NRL and Super League champs. Leeds also visited the United States early this year for an exibition match with he NRL's South Sydney Rabbitohs, though sadly a repeat visit seems unlikely after South Sydney spoke poorly of the trip's effect on their 2008 season. We can still hold out hope, though!

Below are a few moments from the Rhinos' win this weekend:



While we're at it, here are some highlights from the 2007 grand final as well: