The Rhinos will be joined at the reception by opponents Melbourne Storm. The Civic reception is being held to celebrate the Gillette World Club Challenge which is being contested between the two teams at Elland Road on Sunday 28 February.
The Gillette World Club Challenge is one of the showcase fixtures in the international rugby league calendar with the game taking place every year between the European Engage Super League Champions and the Australian NRL Premiers.
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Media are invited to attend the Lord Mayor of Leeds’ Civic reception for the Leeds
Rhinos and Melbourne Storm on Friday 26 February at 4.30pm in the Civic Hall’s
Banquet Hall. Please contact the press office on 0113 2474450 to arrange attendance.
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Leeds Rhinos played against Melbourne Storm in 2008 and won by 11 points to 4, but in the same fixture last year against Australia’s Manly Sea Eagles they just missed out in their attempt to become the first team to retain the World Club Challenge title, as Manly scored a 28 – 20 victory at Elland Road.
The Lord Mayor of Leeds, Councillor Judith Elliott, said:
“Leeds Rhinos are continuing to enjoy the most successful period in their history, and they are a true sporting asset to the city. It gives me great pleasure to congratulate them on their success on behalf of everyone in Leeds, and to welcome their opponents in this weekend’s Gillette World Club Challenge match – Melbourne Storm.
“I wish both teams the best of luck for the match this weekend.”
The Lord Mayor of Leeds will be attending the match on Sunday at Elland Road with the Trophy Presentation following the match.
For further information or to buy tickets for the match visit www.leedsrugby.com
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For media enquiries, please contact;
Cat Milburn, Leeds City Council press office (0113) 247 4450
Email: Catherine.milburn@leeds.gov.uk
