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Leeds rugby league teams shine on finals day: Hunslet ARLFC, East Leeds, Oulton Raiders picture special

Rugby league in Leeds enjoyed a double success when the community game staged its showpiece finals day at the home of Super League champions Wakefield Trinity.
Leeds rugby league teams shine on finals day: Hunslet ARLFC, East Leeds, Oulton Raiders picture special

Three of the four sides in the National League play-off deciders were from the city, with Hunslet ARLFC winning the Premier Division title after East Leeds came out on top in a derby showdown against Oulton Raiders.

Easts battled from fourth place in the Division One table to secure a third successive promotion thanks to tries in the play-off final by Luke Littlewood, Dave Gibbons and Isaac Coleman. Littlewood also booted five goals and a one-pointer in a man of the match performance. Try scorers for Raiders, who had an encouraging season after only retaining their place in the division when another club withdrew, were Joe Horan and Ben Brady. Archie Craggs added a goal.

Hunslet ARLFC turned in an outstanding display of wet weather rugby to be crowned Premier Division champions with a 14-0 defeat of league leaders West Hull. Caelum Jordan, Harry Shackleton - who also added a goal - and man of the match Jack McShane were the try scorers, all in the first half.

Stephen Gaunt of Touchlinepics braved the storm to snap the best of the action from both finals. Here are 24 of his best pictures.

Hunslet ARLFC celebrate their 14-0 win against West Hull in the National League Premier Division Grand Final at Wakefield Trinity's DIY Kitchens Stadium, Belle Vue. Photo: Stephen Gaunt/Touchlinepics

East Leeds completed a second successive promotion by beating neighbours Oulton Raiders 23-10 in the National League Division One play-off final at Wakefield Trinity's DIY Kitchens Stadium, Belle Vue. Photo: Stephen Gaunt/Touchlinepics

There was no holding back by either team in the National League Division One play-off final between East Leeds (in red) and Oulton Raiders. Photo: Stephen Gaunt/Touchlinepics

Harry Dodd on the ball for Hunslet ARLFC against West Hull in the National League Premier Division Grand Final at Wakefield Trinity. Photo: Stephen Gaunt/Touchlinepics

The Oulton Raiders defence gets to grips with East Leeds forward Isaac Coleman. Photo: Stephen Gaunt/Touchlinepics

Hunslet ARLFC full-back Josh McLelland hangs on to the ball in the National League Premier Division title-decider against league leaders West Hull. Photo: Stephen Gaunt/Touchlinepics

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It was published on October 27, 2026 and last updated on October 28, 2026. The time of the story is shown in your own time zone on the page.

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