Jones-Buchanan scored eight tries this season

Leeds Rhinos forward Jamie Jones-Buchanan has dedicated his performance in the Super League Grand Final win over St Helens to his wife.

The 28-year-old will give his wife his winner's ring, after giving his children his three previous rings.

"This was the toughest final I've played in. This ring is for my wife," Jones-Buchanan told BBC Radio Leeds.

"I need to win a fourth Grand Final now in order to actually keep one of these rings for myself."

Two Lee Smith tries and one from Matt Diskin inspired Leeds to a record breaking third consecutive Grand Final win as they become the first club to ever achieve the feat in the Super League era.

"A fourth Grand Final and win in a row would be fantastic, but it's too early to be thinking about that," said Jones-Buchanan.

"People are always going to ask about where we go from here, but we need to enjoy this and then plan for next season.

"I just can't wait to play Melbourne Storm in the World Club Challenge again next season now.

"When we took them on last season it was the best game I've ever played in and this Grand Final is the second best.

"I feel very lucky to be involved in this game and I have had great moments and meant great people through it."

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