Leeds Rhinos hit 2025 as key man ‘sets to join Super League rivals’

However, as of last week, Leeds appeared to be in the driving seat to secure the Papua New Guinea man for at least another season, with interest from elsewhere. The report claims that Rovers have made an approach, however, and are confident of securing their man.

KR have been busy when it comes to recruiting for the 2025 campaign and beyond, with five new signings already announced. The Robins have secured Jared Waerea-Hargreaves from the NRL’s Sydney Roosters, while Tom Davies and Michael McIlorum will move from the Catalans Dragons.

They will be joined by Eribe Doro and Bill Leyland, with Martin seen as a player who could very well put the finishing touches on Willie Peters’ side. Super League’s current rules on overseas players would leave KR forced to offload one of their stars from their quota, with seven players from Down Under already ready for next season.

However, given that Martin has been in Super League for more than five years, he could qualify as a domestic player if Super League goes through a mooted rule change regarding those overseas players who have British citizenship.