Leeds Rhinos are set to hunt for Super League Rivals’ new sporting director

Announcing the creation of the role, chief executive Gary Hetherington said the club would be looking for a candidate with significant expertise and experience. Hetherington also said the club would aim for a meeting by early June.

Now Serious About Rugby League understands the club is on the verge of announcing its new sporting director and he will join from a rival Super League club.

Leeds Rhinos to appoint sporting director

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Serious Rugby League understands the general manager of Salford Red Devils will soon be announced at Leeds Rhinos’ new sporting director. A source close to the deal said Blease will join Rhinos imminently.

Prior to his career in administration, Blease was a Rugby League player, playing for Salford and Swinton Lions during his career. He has overseen a transformational period at Salford, with the club going from perennial relegation battle to genuine silverware contenders.