Leeds Rhinos - who are ever-present in the top-flight, winning eight Super League titles - have had 14 different head-coaches or coaching duos during that time, including incumbent Brad Arthur. Of the Leeds’ 13 team bosses from the summer era, only one is now in charge of a side at the elite level, though three hold senior roles at clubs in the southern hemisphere NRL.
Here’s the full list of Rhinos’ coaching appointments - temporary and full-time - since 1996, what they did since leaving Leeds and how successful they were in terms of matches won.
13. Rohan Smith (May 2022-June 2024)
Played 62, won 32, drew none, lost 30. Win percentage 51.61. Smith is back where he came from, rejoining Queensland Cup club Norths Devils for a second spell as coach ahead of last season. Photo: Jonathan Gawthorpe
14. Chev Walker/Scott Grix (caretakers, June 2024-July 2024)
Played three, won two, drew none, lost one. Win percentage: 66.67 per cent. Walker is now Rhinos’ transition-coach, helping youngsters make the step from academy to first team. Grix recently signed a new contract as assistant to team boss Brad Arthur. Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com
15. Brad Arthur (July 2024-present)
Played 40, won 24, drew none, lost 16. Win percentage: 60. The Australian is contracted to Leeds until the end of 2026. He is expected to make a decision on next year by mid-summer. Photo: Steve Riding