
Leeds full-back Brent Webb will miss the World Cup and possibly the start of next season after undergoing surgery on his back problem.

Brent Webb faces a struggle to be fit for the upcoming World Cup after being named in New Zealand's 24-man squad on Tuesday.

Leeds Rhinos star Jamie Peacock has hailed the club's 24-16 Grand Final victory over St Helens as the greatest of his career.

Stand-in Leeds full-back Lee Smith kept his word to injured team-mate Brent Webb with a brilliant performance against St Helens.
| Time | Result |
|---|---|
| Leeds Rhinos | |
| Saturday 4th October | |
| Engage Super League | |
| St Helens 16 - 24 Leeds | |
| Friday 26th September | |
| Engage Super League | |
| Leeds 18 - 14 Wigan | |
| Friday 19th September | |
| Engage Super League | |
| St Helens 38 - 10 Leeds | |
| Friday 5th September | |
| Engage Super League | |
| Wakefield 12 - 30 Leeds | |
| Pos | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | St Helens | 27 | 43 |
| 2 | Leeds Rhinos | 27 | 42 |
| 3 | Catalans Dragons | 27 | 34 |
| 4 | Wigan Warriors | 27 | 29 |
| 5 | Bradford Bulls | 27 | 28 |
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