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.
13. Chris Hankinson (in)
The versatile back joined Leeds from Salford Red Devil last August on a short-term deal which has now been extended to cover the 2026 season. Photo: Jonathan Gawthorpe
14. Kieran Hudson (out)
A former Castleford Tigers prop, Hudson left Rhinos at the end of 2024 without having made a first team appearance and joined York Knights 13 months ago. Photo: Jonathan Gawthorpe
15. Cooper Jenkins (in)
The Australian prop moved to Leeds from Norths Devils ahead of last season on a two-year deal and recently extended that until the end of 2028. Photo: Alex Whitehead/SWpix.com
16. Corey Johnson (out)
A former England academy hooker, Johnson left Leeds at the end of his contract in the autumn of 2024 and signed a two-year deal with Championship side Sheffield Eagles. Photo: Steve Riding
17. Danny Levi (in)
The ex-Huddersfield Giants hooker joined Rhinos in pre-season from Canberra Raiders on a two-year contract. Photo: Steve Riding
18. Sam Lisone (out)
Ever-present off the bench last season, the impact prop left Leeds at the end of his contract and is beginning a two-year deal with Hull FC. Photo: Alex Whitehead/SWpix.com