Leeds Rhinos 32 St Helens 16: Magnificent Leeds win fourth Grand Final in five years

Leeds Rhinos have won the Grand Final against St Helens for a fourth time in five years after coming from behind to win 32-16 in a dramatic finale at Old Trafford.

Brian McDermott’s side create history in Super League by being the first team to win the title decider from a final position of fifth in the regular season.

Rob Burrow-inspired Leeds produced a dramatic comeback as the Rhinos floored St Helens yet again.

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Burrow made a sensational impression from the bench by putting Leeds into an early lead and then setting up the game-clinching try for Ryan Hall after Saints had taken control.

A controversial Tom Makinson try and another effort from Michael Shenton had put Saints 16-8 ahead but Leeds responded through Webb before Hall, Carl Ablett and Zak Hardaker sealed glory at rainswept Old Trafford.

For a full report, pictures and the best dressing room reaction pick up a copy of Sports Monday in the Yorkshire Post, which has a four-page wrap-around special from Old Trafford.