Coach Brad Arthur used 30 players in as many competitive games with three of them not missing a match. Half-back Jake Connor was a Man of Steel nominee and the coaches’ choice as player of the year and both he and James McDonnell were included in the Betfred Super League Dream Team. Full-back Lachie Miller was Rhinos’ fans’ player of the year and his touchdown at Hull KR in July was voted the best try.
Fourth place on the table was an improvement of four places on 2024 and, though they fell at the first hurdle in the play-offs, Leeds beat 10 of their 11 rivals at least once, Catalans Dragons being the exception. Here’s how the YEP rated Rhinos’ players in 2025. Only those who made more than one appearance have been given a mark.
19. Tom Holroyd (no 19)
One start, 19 sub , one try. Disrupted by a long mid-season injury, but started the year well and was beginning to find his feet at the end 7 Photo: Steve Riding
20. Jack Sinfield (no 20)
Six starts, eight sub, four tries, two goals, one drop goal. Sporadic appearances and spells out of position at hooker made it tough for him; did okay but needs more regular first team game time 6 Photo: Jonathan Gawthorpe
21. Alfie Edgell (no 21)
Six starts, two sub, four tries. It was an injury-hit year, but a hat-trick against Salford showed when the young outside-back is capable of 6 Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com
22. Tom Nicholson-Watton (no 22)
One substitute appearance. Missed much of the season with a foot injury - Photo: Tony Johnson
23. Riley Lumb (no 23)
18 starts, 11 tries. Dropped to the reserves after playing in the first 17 games; still has a lot to learn, but showed exciting potential 6+ Photo: Steve Riding
24. Ben Littlewood (no 24)
Two substitute appearances. Battled back from a long-term hamstring problem to get a brief taste of first team action late in the year - Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com