Leeds Rhinos head coach Brad Arthur has signed a brand new cope with the membership, preserving him in Yorkshire till the top of the 2026 Tremendous League season no less than.
Arthur took over on the Rhinos within the July 2024 and has turned them round. His aspect at the moment sit in fifth place within the Tremendous League desk and are thought of play-off contenders.
The 51-year-old had been provided a multi-year deal at Leeds however took time to seek the advice of along with his household about whether or not to remain or return to Australia. On Monday, he finally determined to stay at AMT Headingley, with an possibility to increase his contract past subsequent yr.
“I’m actually happy to be staying right here on the Rhinos. My household and I’ve been made to really feel so welcome for the reason that first day I walked within the door at AMT Headingley and I’m enthusiastic about what this group of gamers can obtain,” stated Arthur.
“I want to thank Paul Caddick and Ian Blease, specifically, for the help and persistence they’ve proven to me.
“I all the time stated from the outset that I solely needed to be right here if I felt I may assist make the crew higher and have an effect on this group of gamers.
“I’m so happy with how they’ve grown as a bunch, nobody can ever doubt their dedication and dedication to the membership and one another and I believe that’s one thing that should not be underestimated. I’m wanting ahead to constructing on these foundations with our teaching crew within the months forward.
“Lastly, I want to thank my household for his or her help. Having come over right here initially for 2 and a half months, Leeds has definitely made us really feel at house. I’m wanting ahead to the rest of the season and this group of gamers fulfilling their potential.”
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Leeds Rhinos’ Andy Ackers responded to the hypothesis surrounding head coach Brad Arthur earlier this month
Arthur spent 10 years of his teaching profession answerable for Parramatta Eels earlier than being sacked in Could 2024, two months prior to creating the change to Tremendous League.
It’s rumoured that his son Jake, is linked with a transfer to Hull FC for the 2026 season, strengthening Arthur’s need to remain on within the UK.
Leeds Rhinos sporting director Ian Blease added: “We’re delighted that Brad shall be staying on the Rhinos subsequent season and hopefully for extra years to come back. I do know it was a giant resolution for him and his household.
“Brad is a person of his phrase and he didn’t need to decide to us if there was any doubt that he wanted to return house to Australia.
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Jon Wilkin and Jenna Brooks had a candid dialog with Leeds Rhinos sporting director Ian Blease over the way forward for head coach Arthur. Hearken to the total dialog on The Bench podcast
“As a membership, we’re additionally grateful to Brad’s household for the help they’ve given him, usually in skilled sport, there’s a hazard we will overlook that the selections that gamers and coaches make have a huge impact on these closest to them.
“Brad has had a huge impact on our whole membership, as I hoped he would when he arrived final yr for that first ten week spell. He has developed our younger gamers and set requirements for our all squad.
“Whereas we have now obtained a lot nonetheless to look ahead to this season, I’m wanting ahead to seeing how Brad and his backroom crew take the squad to the subsequent stage with one other pre-season beneath their belt this winter having seen what has occurred already within the final yr.”
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