Ex-Leeds Rhinos first team man finds new club as academy product announces retirement

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Hooker/half-back Corey Johnson has found a new club following his departure from Leeds Rhinos.

Johnson - who made 29 appearances for Leeds - has signed a two-year deal with Betfred Championship outfit Sheffield Eagles. The 23-year-old featured four times in Super League this year and also had spells on loan/dual registration with Bradford Bulls and Halifax Panthers.

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The England academy international came through Rhinos’ youth system and made his first team debut in 2019. He returned to Leeds in 2021, following a spell out of the game, but was not retained after his contract expired at the end of the 2024 season.

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Corey Johnson has found a new club after leaving Leeds Rhinos. Picture by Steve Riding.Corey Johnson has found a new club after leaving Leeds Rhinos. Picture by Steve Riding.
Corey Johnson has found a new club after leaving Leeds Rhinos. Picture by Steve Riding.

Meanwhile, Eagles have announced the retirement of another former Rhinos academy player, Vila Halafihi. The 30-year-old didn’t play a senior game for Leeds, but had spells with Bradford Bulls and Hunslet before joining Sheffield ahead of the 2022 season.

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