Thought his pre-match and post-match comments about Cas were the mark of a true professional. I agree that I have given him my fair share of stick over the years as he comes across as very arrogant to many, but you only had to see his reaction on kicking the winning points (which were very similar to when he kicked the winner at Cas a few years back), which suggested that he knew his team were lucky to win the game.

Hats off to him and my oppinion has certainly changed after yesterday.

He's a class act is Kevin Sinfield.

Aye, I've just watched a recording of the game and the 1st thing that struck me was how respectful Sinfield was in his reaction to kicking the winning kick - very subdued and respectful to the Cas contingent, which was further reflected in his postmatch interview where, rather than go on about how poor Leeds had played as prompted by the interviewer he opted to pay tribute to an outstanding cas performance.

I echo the sentiments of everyone above - the guy has earned new respect from me.

a great gesture from sinfield and a few of the leeds players,they knew theyd been in a game and they wernt ott so fair play to them.

thought Sinfield was a true sports man both at the end of the game and in the interviews afterwards, infact all the leeds team that were interviewed all commented on how well cas had played.

i honestly cant understand where this perception of us being holier than thou comes from?
the way that the rhinos players conducted themselves at full time was impeccable,they could have milked it big time but they just took a round of applause from the fans and left the field
sir kev was full of commiserations for you guys in his after match speech,would you ever get that from some so called prima dona?

He should be held up as an example to all the young kids in the game and sport in general not just because he was nice to Cas but his whole ethos and attitude in his proffession has earnt him respect throughout the game.
A true gent.

I have always liked Sinfield -a class player and showed total respect to Cas Tigers after the game.

Maybe they should build a statue of him outside Headingley ?

He's always struck me as being an intelligent guy, on and off the pitch.

Wow a Kevin Sinfield love in on a Cas forum I really have seen it now .

No in fairness he was a class act on Sunday and he certainly won my respect. The same can be said for JJB on look north last night as well very respectful of Cas.

Bet you were the fan after the match who was shouting I would rather be a Paki then support Leeds and come on Wigan beat the Leeds scum.
Cas were a credit to the game on Sunday and whilst they did not show much of the attacking classy Cas flair your defence was excellent and were unlucky in the end.
Sinfield always does come over as a true gent and his words in the SL Grand Final about the Leeds team were also very well put.
Jamie Peacock once said that Sinnys pre match speach before the Grand Final was so motivating it brought tears to his eyes.
I think most on here are right. Leeds got out of jail on Sunday and the celebrations were more out of relief than gloating.

There was one stupid comment on this thread, everyone else had ignored it. Why pick it out now?

Sinfield is a top player and a real embassador for the game. However, uncharacteristically this season I've noticed him being a bit lippy with the ref's and having an odd late dig during tackles etc.

But still a top quality player!!

Sorry next time I will run my response past you in future.
But the one "stupid" comment has now resulted in it appearing here 3 times.
Got any more advice?