The full first team squad are now back at the club and most are in full training ahead of the Tetley’s Festive Challenge at AMT Headingley on Boxing Day. Among new faces on show are recruits Maika Sivo, Jake Connor, Keenan Palasia and Cooper Jenkins, along with club legend Ryan Hall who is back in blue and amber six years after his previous game for Rhinos.
Fans will be delighted to see Morgan Gannon gearing up for his playing return after missing the entire 2024 campaign because of concussion and Lachie Miller is also running after an off-season injury scare. Ace Evening Post photographer Tony Johnson was invited to the stadium to picture the players in training. Here’s 21 superb images from their latest workout.
7. Leeds Rhinos pre season training at AMT Headingley
Samoan international Keenan Palasia enjoying himself at training with his new club. Photo: Tony Johnson
8. Leeds Rhinos pre season training at AMT Headingley
Jarrod O'Connor passes the ball during Rhinos training at Headingley. Photo: Tony Johnson
9. Leeds Rhinos pre season training at AMT Headingley
Ryan Hall is home. Super League's top try scorer back in Rhinos colours, six years after he last played for his home city club. Photo: Tony Johnson
10. Leeds Rhinos pre season training at AMT Headingley
New signing Maika Sivo. The Fijian winger is expected to be a big hit in Betfred Super League. Photo: Tony Johnson
11. Leeds Rhinos pre season training at AMT Headingley
New signing Keenan Palasia is tackled by reigning academy player of the year Presley Cassell. Photo: Tony Johnson
12. Leeds Rhinos pre season training at AMT Headingley
Tom Nicholson-Watton is hoping for a big season after signing a new three-year contract last month. Photo: Tony Johnson