Leeds Rhinos supporters received an unexpected surprise upon their arrival at Headingley, with one part of the pitch covered in sand. The Super League outfit, whose season begins in just a few weeks, hosted Bradford Bulls in a pre-season match on Sunday as part of their preparations.
However, the Rhinos will be hoping the team is in a better state than the pitch, with one section of the playing surface seemingly in need of some attention. The sandy area covers twenty metres of the pitch, the area of the field that was covered by a stage when the stadium hosted the first event in city's year of culture celebrations three weeks ago.
Headingley hosted 'The Awakening', which was the first of several events taking place across the city as part of the year-long celebrations. Hosted by Gabby Logan and Sanchez Pain, the likes of Corinne Bailey-Rae and Chumbawamba frontman Dunstan Bruce performed at the event.
