Leeds lose Kallum Watkins to NRL and suffer defeat at hands of Wigan

14 June 2019 09:45
• Leeds 14-23 Wigan• Rhinos captain to join Gold Coast at end of monthThe winds of change sweeping through the eight-time Super League champions were more apparent than ever before here on Friday night. They have now lost 12 of their 18 league games this season, the latest another narrow, demoralising setback.But this was a night about more than the result. In a fortnight’s time, another of the club’s golden generation will be gone, with confirmation shortly after full-time that Kallum Watkins will leave to take up a deal in Australia with Gold Coast. It was announced less than two weeks ago that he was going at the end of season so this is another sign, irrespective of what the club say, that these are turbulent times for one of the game’s giants. Related: Albert Kelly hat-trick helps Hull seal comeback win against Castleford Continue readingread full article

Source: TheGuardian