A DELIGHTED Brad Arthur lauded the character of his Leeds Rhinos side after they overcame considerable adversity to spoil Salford Red Devils’ takeover party.Any questions about the resolve of this Leeds squad that may have arisen on the back of their underwhelming 14-12 loss to Wakefield Trinity were emphatically put to rest inside a sunny Salford Community Stadium as the visitors defied injury woes and an early deficit to run out convincing winners.

Following Leeds Rhinos’ 32-6 win over Salford Red Devils in round two, here are our key takeaways from an emphatic performance from Brad Arthur’s men. For all the off-field issues that have gone on at Salford,

Brad Arthur has challenged Leeds Rhinos to make an early statement at Headingley when Wakefield Trinity visit on Saturday.

BRAD ARTHUR has revealed that Ethan Clark-Wood has come into his sights before – when he was Parramatta Eels head coach. The 24-year-old came though the youth system of NRL side Penrith Panthers and has also played at St George Illawarra and Sydney Roosters during his development.

Leedsa Rhinos got their season up and running with a superb 32-6 win at Salford Red Devils this afternoon. Rhinos were 6-0 down before they’d had possession and lost two kay players to injury, but stunned nthe hosts with an outstanding defensive effort coupled with some clinical finishing.