One member of this year’s first team group, Ethan O’Neill, has already left the club and the departure of six others has been confirmed. Rhinos have announced two signings from the southern hemisphere NRL and at least one more is expected before pre-season begins in November.
The club are also working on new deals for some youngsters who have yet to make their debut, but train with the first team squad. One of those is understood to have agreed fresh terms, though that has not been officially announced. Here’s the current status of all players currently at the club and confirmed additions for next year.
13. James McDonnell
The 2025 Dream Team second-rower will leave Rhinos when his contract expires this autumn and has signed a two-year deal with Perth Bears. Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com
14. Keenan Palasia
The Samoan international joined Rhinos from Gold Coast Titans last pre-season on a two-year deal and that was extended in January until the end of 2029. Photo: Alex Whitehead/SWpix.com
15. Chris Hankinson
Having signed until the end of last season, following a move from Salford in August, Hankinson penned a new one-year contract in November and the deal has an option for 2027 which is expected to be taken up. Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com
16. Cooper Jenkins
As of last November, the Australian forward is contracted to Rhinos until the end of 2028, having added two years to the initial deal he signed when he joined the club ahead of last season. Photo: Steve Riding
17. Cameron Smith
The long-serving loose-forward will leave Rhinos when his contract expires at the end of this season. He has signed a four-year contract with Wakefield Trinity, beginning in 2027. Photo: Steve Riding
18. Max Simpson
The centre’s previous deal, signed in June, 2023, was due to expire this autumn, but he signed new terms in December and is now committed to Rhinos until the end of the 2029 Betfred Super League season. Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com