Proper rugby tonight! SL Grand Final

[Cleckheatonlock]

Anyone off to Old Trafford tonight?

Have to say that I fancy the Rhinos to do it based on their current form but they have been so inconsistent this year I wouldn't be surprised either way

Rhinos by 8 is my call

[hornetrider]

Stunning come back by Saints here - awesome game!

[Nom de ploom]

The mighty Rhinos prevail again!!!!

4 out of 5 wins from finals - in the NFL this would be a dynasty!

yes great comeback from saints but unlike previous finals where I was worried about saints and Leeds getting over the line this year I knew we had the momentum and spirit and on field leadership...

Kevin Sinfield - well what can you say...overlooked for GB too often...talisman and leader.

How England rah-rahs missed soemone like him against France, what an example of how to be a professional sportsman.

great game and great result

[Cleckheatonlock]

Stunning game. Have to admit I was very worried 20 minutes into the 2nd half as Saints were awesome after the break

But the Rhinos showed some serious bottle and team spirit there and over the last few weeks of the season since the challenge cup final

Went to Headingley for the homecoming on Sunday. Great turn out to cheer the guys on on a wet, cold Sunday morning

Sinfield has balls of steel, Burrow was awesome, Ablett a revelation since moving to centre after Senior's injury etc.

Massive respect to JP and Leulai (sp?) in the pack too

Have to say I felt for James Graham etc. after the game though. 5 in a row must be devastating.

[D1ngd0ng]

Why the hell didn't Sinfield drop that ball out from under the sticks in double quick time. He must have had 20/30 seconds to boot it as far as he could before the officials realised their mistake and asked for a review! Stupid stupid stupid.

[Nom de ploom]

he was just giving his team mates a chance to get organised - sinfield was the master of composure. There was an interview with him before the game where he talked about the last final and he saw it all in slo motion, never panicked and had faith in the plan...I reckon saturday was similar. when the hurry up was required he controlled it and when it was time for composure he got ir right...


...but I was furious with bentham at the time...challenge cup all over again...

I must echo CHL above Peacock was absolutely awesome, he took it up nearly every set in the first half. I'd love to see the stats from the game

I don't think ablett is a top class centre, better in the second row but it has been one area we 've struggled this season - doesn't say much for Huaraki...

quick nod must go to Delaney playing out of position too.

Final word...I've liked Danny Maguire since his early Leeds days but even I know he's not an international class 6. He's been picked for england today again though...I do fear he will be out of his depth again. he's got everything apart from the guile and creativity an international half needs.

I don't think he deserves all of the criticism he gets...he's got a few medals to put on the table now too...