Sixteen players have joined Leeds from other professional clubs over the past two seasons and another five are set to make their debut this year. That’s a huge turnaround for a club who have issued 26 squad numbers for the coming campaign.
Those 16 recruits, all signed under previous boss Rohan Smith, have had mixed fortunes at Rhinos, with more than half of them having already moved on, but others becoming an integral part of the team. Here’s a look at how Leeds’ new faces in 2023 and 2024 fared.

7. Kieran Hudson
Signed from Castleford ahead of 2024 on a two-year deal, the prop was released last autumn without making a senior appearance and is now at York Knights. Photo: Jonathan Gawthorpe

8. Sam Lisone
The former Gold Coast Titans prop has scored six tries in 48 games - mainly as an impact substitute - over the past two seasons and is entering the final year of his contract. Photo: Tony Johnson

9. Nene Macdonald
Recruited from Leigh, the three-quarter played 20 times for Rhinos in 2023 (two tries), but was released - months into a new four-year contract - after failing to return from personal leave in Australia. He’s now at Salford Red Devils. Photo: Bruce Rollinson

10. James McDonnell
A ‘project’ signing from Wigan Warriors, the second-rower has proved a successful addition, making 50 appearances - with six tries - over the past two seasons and earning the number 12 jersey for 2025. Photo: Tony Johnson

11. Lachie Miller
The former Cronulla Sharks and Newcastle Knights full-back topped Super League for tackle busts in his debut season last year and was sixth in the Man of Steel voting, after scoring seven tries in 25 games. Photo: Tony Johnson

12. Paul Momirovski
Released at the end of last season, half way through a two-year contract, the former Sydney Roosters centre is now at French club Lezignan. He scored seven tries in 24 games. Photo: John Clifton/SWpix.com