England Rugby League

Kevin Sinfield

Quite simply the greatest captain in the club’s history having led his team to four Championships during his time at the helm.

In 2008, whilst celebrating his testimonial season, Kevin was inspirational scoring seven of his sides points in the 11-4 win over Melbourne Storm that gave the Rhinos their second World Club Championship before scoring his 2000th point for the club in the Grand Final to give the club their first ever back to back Championship.

Kevin is now the second most prolific points scorer in Leeds’ 113 history, behind Lewis Jones, and in 2008 set another club record by scoring in 63 consecutive matches in all games and with points in 52 Super League games he also set a new Super League record.

In 2007 he was inspirational throughout and never failed to perform, becoming the first Rhino to ever score in every round of Super League with 113 goals.

His finest hour came in 2009 when he added the Harry Sunderland Award to his Player of the Season accolade with a commanding performance against St Helens.

Kevin has been part of the Rhinos squad for almost ten years and since making his debut in 1997 as a 16 year old he has grown into an inspirational captain who has led the team to their most successful period in over thirty years

Kevin graduated to the full international ranks for England in the World Cup in 2000. He appeared off the bench in the opening game against Australia before making his full debut against Russia five days later. He scored a hat-trick that day and then returned to the bench for the next match against Fiji.

In 2008 he scored five goals in England’s 56-8 win over France and then joined the team for their World Cup campaign in Australia. The following year he continued his fantastic form on the domestic scene in 2009 into the Four Nations, when he was one of England’s stand out performers, scoring 28 of his side’s points in the competition.