Leeds Rhinos confirm Brad Arthur as the club’s new head coach

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He continued: “We have always said that we will not rush into long-term decisions for the good of the club. We recently announced new contracts for 15 of our brightest young stars and Brad’s appointment gives us the opportunity to focus on the current season while we can continue to build our long-term vision.”

Commenting on joining the Rhinos for the rest of the season, Arthur said: “I’m delighted to be joining the Rhinos and can’t wait to get started. For me personally, this is a unique opportunity to grow as a coach.

“It is clear that the club wants a change of direction, otherwise this opportunity would not have become available. However, we must realize that the Rhinos place a lot of importance on this season, not just future plans.

“There is still a lot to play for in 2024 and the chance to challenge for the play-offs, especially with the talent we have in the squad. As well as making the most of this opportunity, the work we can all do over the next four months will help set the standard for the future and whatever lies ahead for myself and the club.