Leeds Rhinos 26-12 Manly Sea EaglesLeeds' victory is their third World crown, equalling the number of wins achieved by both Wigan and Bradford Bulls. The Rhinos were the last English side to win the trophy four years ago.
"We did it the tough way and I don't think we'd want it any other way," admitted McDermott. "It was an old-fashioned game of rugby league.
"We looked scruffy at times but we were brave and courageous. There was a period in the second half when we were gone.
"I wouldn't say we were at our most vintage offensively, but you deserve to win World Club Challenges when you defend like that. It came down to how much the fellas were prepared to bend their backs."
http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/rugby-league/17031266LEEDS' WORLD CLUB CHALLENGE RECORD
•2005: Leeds 39-32 Canterbury
•2008: Leeds 11-4 Melbourne
•2009: Leeds 20-28 Manly
•2010: Leeds 10-18 Melbourne
•2012: Leeds 26-12 Manly