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2015 in numbers: A review of the year in Rugby League

Thursday 24 December 2015 14:34, UK

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 10: Leeds Rhinos celebrate with the trophy after winning the Grand Final against Wigan Warrios during the First Utility Supe
Image: Leeds Rhinos had a 2015 to remember securing a historic Super Leaue Grand Final, League Leaders' shield and Challenge Cup treble.

We take a look at the key numbers from the world of Rugby League over the past twelve months...

15 - the amount of team trophies won by Kevin Sinfield during his time at Leeds Rhinos, including seven Super League titles and three League Leader's shields.

15 - The amount of tries Sam Tomkins scored during his 37-appearance spell at the New Zealand Warriors.

Sam Tomkins of Wigan celebrates following his team's 30-16 victory during the Super League Grand Final against Warrington
Image: Sam Tomkins announced his return to Wigan Warriors in 2015.

21 - George Williams provided his team-mates with 21 tries last season, while he scored eight himself.

27 tries were scored by Super League's 2015 top try scorer, Jermaine McGillvary.

Huddersfield's Jermaine McGillvary scores a try.
Image: Huddersfield's Jermaine McGillvary was this season's most potent try-poacher this season.

32 - the amount of games Leigh went unbeaten at home before Hull KR ran out 26-32 winners at the Leigh Sports Village in the Qualifiers.

80 - minutes played when Ryan Hall scored the match-winning try against Huddersfield to snatch the League leader's shield away from Wigan Warriors. 

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Kevin Sinfield of Leeds Rhinos lifts the trophy with his team mates following their Super League Grand Final against Warrington Wolves
Image: Kevin Sinfield marked the end of a remarkable career with his seventh Super League title.

521 - The number of appearances Kevin Sinfield made in his Leeds Rhinos career.

944 - points were scored by Leeds Rhinos on their way to the Super League trophy.

1,430 - the number of minutes Sam Burgess played in his rugby union career before his return to South Sydney Rabbitohs.

St Helens prop Alex Walmsley
Image: St Helens prop Alex Walmsley topped the metres made in the 2015 Super League season.

4,092 metres were made by St Helens' Alex Warmsley in the 2015 Super League season.

34,201 metres were made by Leeds Rhinos during their treble-winning season.

A general view of the stadium during the International Rugby League Test Series match between England and New Zealand at the Olympic Stadium
Image: England secured a 2-1 series win over New Zealand this Autumn.

44,393 Watched the second test between England and New Zealand at the Olympic Stadium.

200,000 - Wigan Warriors paid in excess of £200,000 to ensure Sam Tomkins returned to the club following his stint in the NRL.

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