The Good Friday win at Bradford Bulls lifted them top of Betfred Super League for the first time since August, 2020 and they go into round eight - of 27 - in second spot on points difference, with five wins so far. Though they suffered disappointing losses at Leigh Leopards and Hull FC in Super League - and a Challenge Cup exit away to Wakefield Trinity - Leeds will travel to Huddersfield Giants on Friday on the back of successive victories and with a close to fully-fit squad.
Despite being satisfied with how things have gone, the Cup loss apart, Rhinos will feel - as a team and individually - there is more to come. Here’s the YEP’s mid-season ratings for all 27 players who have made a first team appearance so far in 2026.
1. Leeds Rhinos
Here's how Rhinos' players have rated over the opening quarter of the season. Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com
2. Lachie Miller
Made more tackle busts (58) than any other player in Super League; some shaky moments but highly influential 7.5 Photo: Alex Whitehead/SWpix.com
3. Maika Sivo
Had a couple of disappointing games, but 14 tries in seven league and cup appearances is some going 9 Photo: Olly Hassell/SWpix.com
4. Harry Newman
Not had the best start to the year and has been out of the side for the past couple of games 6 Photo: Alex Whitehead/SWpix.com
5. Ash Handley
Missed a couple of games through injury, but very consistent and a big part of Maika Sivo’s try-scoring success 8 Photo: Alex Whitehead/SWpix.com
6. Ryan Hall
No longer a prolific try scorer, but still making important carries early in sets 7 Photo: Alex Whitehead/SWpix.com