The Rhinos have made a stuttering start to the league campaign but suggested they may finally be hitting top gear after this gutsy victory over the in-form Wolves.

The visitors took an early lead after dominating the opening quarter and the Rhinos lost England captain Jamie Peacock to a knee injury after only seven minutes.

But the champions produced some of their best rugby of the season and rediscovered their defensive mettle, as Warrington were brought crashing to earth following last week's emphatic Cup win at Huddersfield.
But it was the Wolves who dominated the opening exchanges and it was 16 minutes before Leeds had possession of the ball in the visitors' half.
By then they trailed 6-0, Australian centre Matt King touching down Simon Grix's grubber kick, but it could have been far worse for the Rhinos defence was under constant siege.
Peacock was hurt trying to stop his England vice-captain Adrian Morley driving over for a try, but the champions eventually weathered the storm and substitute Carl Ablett, a part-time centre who was forced into the role of prop, scored an equalising try within minutes of taking to the field, crashing over from Danny McGuire's short pass.

And the home side took the lead on 27 minutes when England winger Ryan Hall took full-back Brent Webb's cut-out pass to cross at the corner.

Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini is closing in on the £11million capture of Hamburg defender Jerome Boateng.

City have been courting the 21-year-old's signature for some time and a deal could be completed by the end of the week.

The Eastlands outfit are believed to be preparing a big-money bid for the German international's services after the end of the Premier League and Bundesliga seasons.

Mancini, who has vowed to bring in fresh faces despite question marks over his own future, believes Boateng's versatility will prove very useful.

He told the Manchester Evening News: "We are quite close to signing him.
"Boateng is a good player, a young player and strong. He plays for the national team and there is a good chance to get him.
"He can play three different positions; central defence, right full-back or in midfield. If we find a player like that it is better for us."