Leeds Rhinos hooker Jarrod O’Connor has agreed a brand new two-year contract extension that may preserve him with the membership till no less than the top of the 2028 Betfred Tremendous League season.
The 24-year-old was awarded the quantity 9 squad quantity for this season having began 22 of his 27 appearances because the Rhinos first-choice hooker final season.
O’Connor made his Rhinos debut in 2020 and has made 124 appearances in 5 seasons, scoring six tries and two objectives in addition to taking part in within the 2022 Grand Last at Previous Trafford.
Commenting on the brand new deal, O’Connor stated, “I’m extremely proud to play for the Rhinos and I’m excited concerning the future for this group of gamers.
“It’s nice to get the deal agreed earlier than the season will get began and I’m grateful to Ian Blease and Brad Arthur for the religion they’ve proven in me.
“We now have obtained great competitors inside our squad this season and that may solely convey out the most effective in everybody, in coaching and video games.”
Leeds Rhinos Sporting Director Ian Blease added, “We’re delighted to have agreed a long run contract with Jarrod. He’s one among our most constant performers in coaching and video games.
“He has matured into a longtime Tremendous League common now and it’s a nice increase to us to have him signed up for the subsequent three seasons no less than.”
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Highlights of the Tremendous League match between Leeds Rhinos and St Helens.
Leeds Rhinos head coach Brad Arthur added, “Jarrod completely deserves this new deal. He’s a pure competitor who at all times strives to be higher, which is a good perspective to have.
“He is an efficient instance to our youthful gamers, particularly the flexibility he has proven in adapting to turning into a longtime hooker in Tremendous League however he may also carry out different roles for us too.”
Sky Sports activities will once more present each recreation of the Tremendous League dwell this season – together with two matches in every spherical solely dwell, with the remaining 5 matches every week proven on Sky Sports+
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