What a difference a week makes. Leeds Rhinos rained on Salford Red Devils’ parade with a stunning 32-6 victory this afternoon in which all their best qualities shone through.

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

Leeds Rhinos paid a heavy price for their 32-6 win over Salford Red Devils today, with key men Brodie Croft and Cam Smith picking up serious injuries. Croft took a head knock late into the second-half,

Rhinos bounced back from their Betfred Super League round one defeat by Wakefield Trinity in emphatic fashion, despite conceding a try before they’d held the ball and losing influential duo Cameron Smith and Brodie Croft in the first half. “It was a tough win, they are the sort of wins you really enjoy and are proud of as a coach,” Arthur enthused.