Forwards James McDonnell, James Bentley, Tom Holroyd and Kallum Watkins – who were all in the final year of their deal – have agreed new terms to remain at Rhinos next season. Veteran winger Ryan Hall is also staying on for at least one more campaign, but second-rower Morgan Gannon rejected an upgraded contract and will join New Zealand Warriors in 2026 and prop Sam Lisone is heading for Hull FC. That leaves two players – both on the overseas quota – whose future is yet to be officially decided. However, around half the existing full-time squad will enter the final year of their contract next season, so sporting director Ian Blease is facing a busy few months before the anti-tampering deadline passes in December. Here’s how long every first team squad member has left on his current terms.
1. Leeds Rhinos contracts
Here's the contract situation of every player in Rhinos' full-time squad. Photo: Alex Whitehead/SWpix.com
2. Lachie Miller (squad number 1)
The Australian full-back joined Rhinos from Newcastle Knights ahead of last season on a three-year contract, until the end of 2026. Photo: Tony Johnson
3. Maika Sivo (no 2)
The Fijian international winger signed a three-year contract, until the end of 2027, when he joined Leeds from Parramatta Eels last autumn. Photo: Tony Johnson
4. Harry Newman (no 3)
A new contract was announced for the England centre in February last year. He will be at Leeds until at least the end of 2026. Photo: Tony Johnson
5. Ash Handley (no 4)
A two-year contract extension was announced on June 14, 2023, keeping Leeds’ longest-serving player - now in his testimonial season - at the club until the end of 2026. Photo: Tony Johnson
6. Ryan Hall (no 5)
The 37-year-old rejoined Rhinos from Hull KR in pre-season. Announced as a one-year deal, the contract included an option for the 2026 campaign which was activated on June 3. Photo: Tony Johnson