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.
13. James McDonnell
Has maintained a high workrate in defence and reduced his error count 7 Photo: Alex Whitehead/SWpix.com
14. Keenan Palasia
Hasn’t always been at his best, but Leeds are a better side when he is 7 Photo: Alex Whitehead/SWpix.com
15. Chris Hankinson
Played centre, wing, second-row and substitute and done a solid job wherever used 7 Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com
16. Cooper Jenkins
Switched between the starting side and bench, been pretty consistent and chipped in with some handy tries 7 Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com
17. Ethan O'Neill
Surprisingly, only played three times in Super League so not really had a chance to show what he can do 5 Photo: Olly Hassell/SWpix.com
18. Cameron Smith
Gone well in the past couple of games, especially off the bench against Bradford Bulls 7 Photo: Alex Whitehead/SWpix.com