Leeds Rhinos PDRL were pushed to the last minute for victory against Wakefield Trinity PDRL in a 28-22 thriller at Emerald Headingley.
Tries from Tommy Pouncey, Dan Roberts, Tom Lockett, Chris Young and Paul Selves ensured the Rhinos claimed the win, despite going into half time at a 6-12 disadvantage.
Wakefield proved tough opposition; only conceding once in the first half as well as keeping the scores close in the second, locking the scores up at 22-22 with 5 minutes on the clock. Paul Selves was the man to win it, touching down to win the game in front of a Headingley crowd.
There was plenty of positive reaction to the victory; BBC sports Gemma Collis showing plenty of love for the players and the game as well as Rhinos Foundation chairman Phil Caplan.
Thoroughly enjoyed my first game of Physical Disability Rugby League at @EmeraldStadium last night. Was great chatting to the players afterwards for @BBCSport. Looking forward to putting it all together now! #PDRL #InclusiveSport https://t.co/H0ATJg0Ymj
— Gemma Collis-McCann (@GemmaCollis) July 21, 2018
One of the best @PDRLEngland encounters to date as @leedsrhinos defeat @WTrinityRL 28-22 in a thriller that went to the last minute, appreaciated by an enthralled crowd #rugbyleague
— Phil Caplan (@scratchingshed2) July 20, 2018
Well done to @RugbyLeeds & @WTrinityRL for putting on a cracking game of @PDRLEngland. Toughest game I’ve been involved with, it went right to the very last tackle. Great atmosphere at and the support of both teams was brilliant. Another superb example of what great sport PDRL is
— Mark Wilson (@MarkWilsonRadio) July 21, 2018
Great weekend of rugby results @RugbyLeeds team won last night and I grabbed my first try, @leedsrhinos got their first win in 9 games and @Drigrugby have just beat Dewsbury Moor with the very last kick of the game!
— Dan Roberts (@DannyLeeds1986) July 21, 2018
Amazing response on social media after our @RugbyLeeds vs @WTCommunityRL PDRL curtain raiser @EmeraldStadium . An amazing match and response from the fans was phenomenal. True grit and determination from every player @PDRLEngland @BetterYou_Ltd @MSCNutritionCo @YorkshireLegal pic.twitter.com/fYsu7xm3Fs
— Ashley Lockwood (@Lockwood2498) July 21, 2018
I loved the reaction of the young man wearing the number 5 shirt for Leeds at the end in front of the South Stand, absolutely brilliant. Great to see you guys enjoying the big stage and putting on such an entertaining performance!
— Get 'em Onside! (@getemonsideblog) July 21, 2018