Leeds Rhinos hooker Jarrod O’Connor has agreed a brand new two-year contract extension that can preserve him with the membership till at the least the tip of the 2028 Betfred Tremendous League season.
The 24-year-old was awarded the quantity 9 squad quantity for this season having began 22 of his 27 appearances because the Rhinos first-choice hooker final season.
O’Connor made his Rhinos debut in 2020 and has made 124 appearances in 5 seasons, scoring six tries and two targets in addition to enjoying within the 2022 Grand Last at Outdated Trafford.
Commenting on the brand new deal, O’Connor mentioned, “I’m extremely proud to play for the Rhinos and I’m excited concerning the future for this group of gamers.
“It’s nice to get the deal agreed earlier than the season will get began and I’m grateful to Ian Blease and Brad Arthur for the religion they’ve proven in me.
“We have got tremendous competition within our squad this season and that will only bring out the best in everyone, in training and games.”
Leeds Rhinos Sporting Director Ian Blease added, “We’re delighted to have agreed a long run contract with Jarrod. He’s one in all our most constant performers in coaching and video games.
“He has matured into an established Super League regular now and it is a great boost to us to have him signed up for the next three seasons at least.”
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Highlights of the Tremendous League match between Leeds Rhinos and St Helens.
Leeds Rhinos head coach Brad Arthur added, “Jarrod thoroughly deserves this new deal. He is a natural competitor who always strives to be better, which is a great attitude to have.
“He is an effective instance to our youthful gamers, particularly the flexibility he has proven in adapting to changing into a longtime hooker in Tremendous League however he also can carry out different roles for us too.”
Sky Sports will again show every game of the Super League live this season – including two matches in each round exclusively live, with the remaining five matches each week shown on Sky Sports activities+
