Some, recruited from clubs at home and abroad or developed through Rhinos’ academy system, have gone on to become club legends, while others weren’t so successful.
Yorkshire Evening Post photographers are traditionally there to greet Rhinos’ new faces on their first visit to AMT Headingley. Here’s how 21 signings - or groups of recruits - looked when they initially joined the club.
13. Matt Diskin
Matt Diskin, pictured with head of youth Dean Bell, signed for Leeds in September, 1998, aged 15. He made his debut in the 2001 season and went on to play in four Grand Final wins. Photo: YPN
14. Jamie Peacock
Jamie Peacock had already won everything with Bradford Bulls when he joined Leeds on November 28, 2005. He was even more successful as a Rhino. Photo: Dan Oxtoby
15. Tui Lolohea
Signed from Wests Tigers, Tui Lolohea arrived at Headingley on November 21, 2018. He made 17 appearances and was traded to Salford Red Devils, in exchange for Rob Lui, the following July. Photo: Gerard Binks
16. David Furner
Former Rhinos player David Furner was officially unveiled as coach at a press conference and photocall on November 6, 2018. He was appointed on a three-year contract, but axed after just 15 games. Photo: Jonathan Gawthorpe
17. Paul Bell and David Barnhill
Aussies Paul Bell and David Barnhill followed coach Dean Lance to Leeds ahead of the 2000 campaign. Bell was released after just four games, because of a dislocated shoulder and Barnhill featured 33 times, but lasted only one season in England. Photo: Steve Riding
18. Ryan Bailey and Dwayne Barker
Pictured with head of youth Dean Bell in October, 1998, Bailey went on to become a six-time Grand Final winner with Rhinos, but Barker did not make a first team appearance. Photo: Dan Oxtoby