Had a discussion with a few Leeds fans the other week who claimed that the only competition they wanted to win was the Challenge Cup and that for the Rhinos it is and always has been the Holy Grail. My argument was that it's not a fair comp as the salary cap isn't the same for non-Super League teams and someone could get to the semi's without facing a real challenge, therefore it is a poor competition and not "The FA Cup of Rugby" as they claimed!

In truth i'd say the league leaders shield is the best of them all as if you think about it, you have to play everyone home and away and overcome injuries, poor decisions etc along the way, to then be top of the pile come the end is the greatest achievement. As good as the playoffs are I think they can be effected by a bad call, injuries, suspensions etc which can have a massive impact on a team's progress. They have no real bearing on who is the best team, it's just who can put together 3 or 4 wins over the course of a month. I know that the one to win is the playoff final but I genuinely don't think it is a fair way to crown a champion side.

I also agree with the earlier comment that we shouldn't get carried away just yet, there is a very very long way to go!!!

No we didn't, we lost in the quarter final. Hardly coming close is it? 12/1 is shocking odds for all 3 and I wouldn't even bother.

Stop talking sense.
To win both those would take a lot of doing and a lot of luck regarding injuries and getting the right draw.
Can it be done, yes but it will be difficult.

As far as Wigan are concerned I wouldn't mind a trip to Wembley, though accept that the league leaders and Superleague is more difficult to win.

Wonder what odds we'd get now?

My opinion that whoever tops the league are worthy on the champions tag and i will always stand by that as you were last season the playoffs imo are just a money making showcase. Well done on yesterdays win was a master class show from your team (from a wire fan)

Funny he should say that with what was said yesterday.

Take it this scumbag has now been given life ban until he gets a new login?