Since the former Parramatta Eels boss arrived, 18 members of the first team squad have left the club and 13 have come in, including four who are expected to make their debut this year. Of the 16 players used in Arthur’s first game - a 20-12 home loss to Hull KR on July 20, 2024, when Alfie Edgell was an unused substitute - only Lachie Miller, Harry Newman, Ash Handley, Brodie Croft, Mikolaj Oledzki, James McDonnell, Cameron Smith and Jarrod O’Connor remain on the books.
It is now very much Arthur’s squad as Leeds look to kick on from last season’s fourth place finish in Betfred Super League - which was their best since 2017 - and challenge for silverware this year. Here’s the full list of players who have gone out, plus who has come in during Arthur’s time as coach.
7. James Donaldson (out)
The veteran forward turned down a contract offer for 2025 in order to go part-time with Bradford. He announced his retirement after they secured promotion to Super League at the end of last season. Photo: Steve Riding
8. Matt Frawley (out)
Scrum-half Frawley joined Huddersfield Giants on loan last year, which was the last on his Rhinos deal. He has since announced his retirement. Photo: Tony Johnson
9. David Fusitu'a (out)
The former New Zealand and Tonga Test winger left Rhinos when his contract expired at the end of 2025. He hung up his boots last October. Photo: Alex Whitehead/SWpix.com
10. Morgan Gannon (out)
A product of Rhinos’ academy, the second-rower turned down a new contract last year in order to sign for NRL club New Zealand Warriors on a deal beginning in 2026. Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com
11. Mickael Goudemand (out)
Released by Rhinos at the end of the 2024 season, he helped Albi become French champions last year before joining Australian club Junee Diesels, who play in the Group Nine competition in Wagga Wagga, New South Wales, in July. Photo: Bruce Rollinson
12. Ryan Hall (in)
Super League’s leading try scorer returned to Leeds from Hull KR ahead of last season and is entering his 20th year as a top-flight player. Photo: Alex Whitehead/SWpix.com