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.
7. Brodie Croft
Other than in Las Vegas, yet to hit his best form, but has scored some important tries 7 Photo: Alex Whitehead/SWpix.com
8. Jake Connor
Similar to Croft; waiting to set the competition alight, but highly influential in what Leeds do well 7.5 Photo: Alex Whitehead/SWpix.com
9. Mikolaj Oledzki
An injury in the first competitive match set him back, but has had some solid games 7 Photo: Alex Whitehead/SWpix.com
10. Jarrod O'Connor
Played a variety of roles - starting and back-up hooker, plus replacement 13 - and not had as much game time as he’s used to 7 Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com
11. Tom Holroyd
Ever-present in Super League so far and shown good signs 7 Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com
12. Kallum Watkins
Still one of the best back-rowers in Super League at 35, a big influence with and without the ball 8 Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com