Fifteen teenagers, a club record, have signed their first professional contract after impressing in Rhinos’ scholarship. They will be eligible to play for Rhinos’ under-18s academy next season.
Here’s an introduction to the group Rhinos’ management hope will be making their mark in Betfred Super League in a few years’ time.
7. Lore Jones-Buchanan
Position: prop; community club: Stanningley; school: Priesthorpe. Photo: Craig Hawkhead/Leeds Rhinos
8. Dax Millington
Position: centre/back-row; community club: Lock Lane; school: Hill House. Photo: Craig Hawkhead/Leeds Rhinos
9. Jayemm Oladipupo
Position: prop; community club: West Bowling; school: St Bede's and St Joseph's. Photo: Craig Hawkhead/Leeds Rhinos
10. Marcus Qareqare
Position: full-back/outside-back; community club: Lock Lane; school: Sherburn High. Photo: Craig Hawkhead/Leeds Rhinos
11. Harry Smith
Position: scrum-half; community club: West Bowling; school: Buttershaw BBEC. Photo: Craig Hawkhead/Leeds Rhinos
12. Jacob Stead
Position: second-row; community club: West Bowling; school: Lightcliffe Academy. Photo: Craig Hawkhead/Leeds Rhinos