Rhinos improved two places from fourth in 2025 to second on the Super League table and were top of the pile for much of the campaign before dropping away in the final four weeks. Though a controversial semi-final defeat by Warrington Wolves cost them a place at Old Trafford, Leeds had six players selected in the Dream Team and Jake Connor was a Man of Steel nominee.
Over the course of the year Rhinos used 30 players in all competitions with two of them, forwards Kallum Watkins and Cooper Jenkins, being ever-present. Taking into account the number of matches played, here’s how everyone who made a senior appearance for Leeds this year rated out of 10.
25. Ben Littlewood (no 25)
Showed good signs in three appearances before suffering a season-ending injury 5 Photo: Steve Riding
26. Tom Nicholson-Watton (no 26)
Made four brief appearances as a substitute, including one at hooker, so didn't really get chance to show what he can do 5 Photo: Steve Riding
27. George Brown (no 27)
Got his first taste of senior rugby and looked good, but suffered a season-ending injury after only four games 6 Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com
28. Fergus McCormack (no 28)
Another debutant, played five times in a key role at full-back and didn’t look out of place 6 Photo: Steve Riding
29. Zak Lloyd (no 30)
Four substitute appearances to begin his first team career and looked like a future star 6.5 Photo: Matthew Merrick/SWpix.com
30. Matt Lodge (no 31)
Signed for the final five games and went well 6.5 Photo: Matthew Merrick/SWpix.com