Leeds Rhinos head coach Brad Arthur has signed a brand new take care of the membership, holding him in Yorkshire till the tip of the 2026 Tremendous League season a minimum of.
Arthur took over on the Rhinos within the July 2024 and has turned them round. His aspect at the moment sit in fifth place within the Tremendous League desk and are thought-about play-off contenders.
The 51-year-old had been supplied a multi-year deal at Leeds however took time to seek the advice of along with his household about whether or not to remain or return to Australia. On Monday, he in the end determined to stay at AMT Headingley, with an possibility to increase his contract past subsequent yr.
“I am really pleased to be staying here at the Rhinos. My family and I have been made to feel so welcome since the first day I walked in the door at AMT Headingley and I am excited about what this group of players can achieve,” stated Arthur.
“I wish to thank Paul Caddick and Ian Blease, specifically, for the assist and endurance they’ve proven to me.
“I all the time stated from the outset that I solely needed to be right here if I felt I might assist make the crew higher and have an effect on this group of gamers.
“I’m so pleased with how they’ve grown as a bunch, nobody can ever doubt their dedication and dedication to the membership and one another and I believe that’s one thing that should not be underestimated. I’m wanting ahead to constructing on these foundations with our teaching crew within the months forward.
“Finally, I would like to thank my family for their support. Having come over here originally for two and a half months, Leeds has certainly made us feel at home. I am looking forward to the remainder of the season and this group of players fulfilling their potential.”
Arthur spent 10 years of his teaching profession in command of Parramatta Eels earlier than being sacked in Could 2024, two months prior to creating the change to Tremendous League.
It’s rumoured that his son Jake, is linked with a transfer to Hull FC for the 2026 season, strengthening Arthur’s need to remain on within the UK.
Leeds Rhinos sporting director Ian Blease added: “We are delighted that Brad will be staying at the Rhinos next season and hopefully for more years to come. I know it was a big decision for him and his family.
“Brad is a person of his phrase and he didn’t wish to decide to us if there was any doubt that he wanted to return dwelling to Australia.
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“As a club, we are also grateful to Brad’s family for the support they have given him, often in professional sport, there is a danger we can forget that the decisions that players and coaches make have a big impact on those closest to them.
“Brad has had a huge impact on our whole membership, as I hoped he would when he arrived final yr for that first ten week spell. He has developed our younger gamers and set requirements for our all squad.
“While we have got so much still to look forward to this season, I am looking forward to seeing how Brad and his backroom team take the squad to the next level with another pre-season under their belt this winter having seen what has happened already in the last year.”
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