Rhinos improved two places from fourth in 2025 to second on the Super League table and were top of the pile for much of the campaign before dropping away in the final four weeks. Though a controversial semi-final defeat by Warrington Wolves cost them a place at Old Trafford, Leeds had six players selected in the Dream Team and Jake Connor was a Man of Steel nominee.
Over the course of the year Rhinos used 30 players in all competitions with two of them, forwards Kallum Watkins and Cooper Jenkins, being ever-present. Taking into account the number of matches played, here’s how everyone who made a senior appearance for Leeds this year rated out of 10.
19. Jeremiah Mata’utia (no 19)
Just two substitute appearances and hasn’t been kept on for next year 3 Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com
20. Presley Cassell (no 20)
Still a work in progress, but nailed down a place in the 17 over the second half of the season and showed exciting promise 7 Photo: Alex Whitehead/SWpix.com
21. Alfie Edgell (no 21)
Limited by injuries to just three first team games 5 Photo: Alex Whitehead/SWpix.com
22. Riley Lumb (no 22)
Scored five tries in six appearances and, after a shaky start, did well when called upon 6 Photo: Steve Riding
23. Danny Levi (no 23)
Added something different out of dummy half, was missed after suffering long-term neck damage 7 Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com
24. Ned McCormack (no 24)
Played well when selected, but that was only three times 5 Photo: John Clifton/SWpix.com