Leeds Rhinos women confirm departure of Grand Final winner
Grand Final winner Tara Moxon has become the third player this week to confirm she won’t be at Leeds Rhinos next year.
The Papua New Guinea winger joined Rhinos from Wakefield Trinity in 2020 and played in the 2022 Betfred Women’s Super League Grand Final win against York and last year’s Challenge Cup defeat by St Helens at Wembley. “It was a really tough decision to leave Rhinos, but ultimately the best one for me,” Moxon - who scored 26 tries in 32 games for Leeds - said. “I've grown as a person and player, [but] unfortunately, sometimes things just need to change.”
Moxon had a spell on loan at Huddersfield Giants this year and added: “I've given the club the best of me and will be forever grateful for the platform I've been given within this club, on and off the pitch. I will miss the girls and club dearly, I've never been around a group of girls that are so kind and diverse, that have given me the space to be myself and that is something special the Rhinos have.”
Leeds coach Lois Forsell said: “Tara has played a big part for our club since and should be proud of her achievements at the Rhinos. We would like to wish her all the best for the future and thank her for her work both on and also off the pitch to help raise the profile of our team and the women’s game.”
Earlier this week Rhinos forward Beth Lockwood confirmed her retirement due to a knee injury and three-quarter Sophie Robinson revealed she is taking next year out to visit Australia.