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.
19. Jake Connor (no 18)
The former England, Hull FC and Huddersfield Giants pivot joined Rhinos in pre-season on a two-year contract which expires at the end of 2026. Photo: Tony Johnson
20. Tom Holroyd (no 19)
The front-rower is contracted until the end of 2028, under a deal announced on May 16. Photo: Tony Johnson
21. Jack Sinfield (no 20)
The 20-year-old’s latest contract was announced in June, 2023. It runs until the end of 2026. Photo: Tony Johnson
22. Alfie Edgell (no 21)
The full-back is under contract until the end of 2026. The deal was announced in June, 2024. Photo: Tony Johnson
23. Tom Nicholson-Watton (no 22)
The highly-rated front-rower signed a new long-term deal last November and is committed to Leeds until the end of 2027. Photo: Tony Johnson
24. Riley Lumb (no 23)
The 20-year-old winger is contracted until the end of 2029, longer than any other player at the club, after a new deal - his second in less than a year - was announced on April 18, 2025. Photo: Alex Whitehead/SWpix.com