Sinfield converted and with England 16-14 ahead the Elland Road crowd raised their voice to almost deafening levels.
The Australian champions face Super League champions Leeds Rhinos at Elland Road on 1 March.
However despite the defensive mistakes, Ferguson declared himself pleased with his side's performance at Elland Road.
But one job Hoddle looks unlikely to be linked with is the vacant Elland Road post.
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Harte started his career at Leeds United, making over 275 appearances during his time at Elland Road.
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The Elland Road side should have made more of their own home advantage with a passionate crowd behind them.
Meanwhile, Jonathan Woodgate is an injury doubt ahead of Leeds' Uefa Cup clash with Roma at Elland Road on Thursday.
Leeds chairman Peter Ridsdale, meanwhile, has admitted he could lose his job if Venables does not bring success to Elland Road.
The reigning Super League champions will take on Australian NRL title holders Melbourne Storm at Elland Road on Sunday, 28 February.
The two sides drew 1-1 when they met at Elland Road in October, and meet again at Brisbane Road at the beginning of April.
"Danny was a boy I was aware of from his time at Elland Road, " Watford manager Brendan Rogers told the Hornets' website.
Ex-St Helens centre Jamie Lyon will be in the squad for the game against the Rhinos at Elland Road on 1 March.
The body of Christopher Ogden, 23, from Elland, was found at the site on Valley Farm Road in Leeds on 24 January.
Victory over Australia at Elland Road would therefore have been British rugby league's greatest triumph since Great Britain lifted the World Cup back in 1972.
Kewell is joined by Elland Road team-mates Michael Bridges and Lee Bowyer.
In April about 300 fans joined them to mark the 10th anniversary of the deaths by laying wreaths at Leeds United's Elland Road ground.
The former academy product, who was made captain by former Leeds manager Gary McAllister, failed to hold down a place at Elland Road under Grayson.
The result continued Carlisle's recent good form at Elland Road over the last two years, which has seen them lose only once in five meetings.
The 24-12 win ensured the home side a place in the Gillette Tri-Nations final in a fortnight, when they will again face Australia at Elland Road.
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The six-man Fifa team's visit included trips to a number of the proposed 2018 venues, including Wembley, Elland Road, St James' Park and Sunderland's Stadium of Light.
The revolving door on the manager's office at Elland Road has meant Leeds are still making payments to former bosses Terry Venables, David O'Leary and Peter Reid.
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Leeds avoided a Carling Cup upset by twice coming back from a goal down to beat West Yorkshire rivals Bradford in a first-round tie at Elland Road.
United's manager Simon Grayson was marking three years in charge of the Elland Road club on Boxing Day but his side struggled to make it a happy celebration.
Helme argued the move is necessary to help safeguard the future of the club and said offers are being considered to reach a similar agreement with Elland Road.
The Sunday Mirror believes that Smith is the only player likely to make a swift exit out of Elland Road, unless the club can meet his increased wage demands.
Another Premiership manager who has seen Healy at close quarters is Watford's Aidy Boothroyd, who was on the staff at Leeds when the striker moved to Elland Road from Deepdale.
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The visitors arrived at Elland Road fresh after only their second win of the season at the weekend but few would have expected the turn of events in this 10-goal thriller.
He never gave up hope and has pursued the player ever since, but Keane confirmed his decision to stay a Elland Road after talks with new United boss Terry Venables on Monday.
Leeds have won Super League's last three Grand Finals and bid for their third World Club Challenge at Elland Road on 28 February when they face Australian National Rugby league champions Melbourne Storm.
The council opted to buy the university land and undergo the development themselves, thus cancelling the tendering competition that had included MEL's site at Sweet Street in Holbeck and another site on Elland Road.
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