Leeds Rhinos Ladies have introduced Bella Sykes and Izzy Northrop are each leaving the membership to take up new alternatives in Australia.
Northrop not too long ago travelled to Australia following the completion of her PGCE at Newcastle College and her educating position, and has made the choice to make the transfer everlasting.
The prop, who joined the Rhinos in 2023 from Huddersfield Giants, has taken up a chance to play for BMD Premiership aspect Norths Devils.
Northrop mentioned: “I have loved my time at Leeds Rhinos and I am grateful for the opportunity the club gave me. I leave with many fond memories, including playing in the Women’s Challenge Cup final twice at Wembley and I have made lifelong friends.
“I want the Rhinos all the very best and can be following and cheering them on from over right here and I’d like to return to the membership sooner or later.”
In the meantime, Sykes, who will full her research at Leeds Beckett College later this 12 months, has additionally knowledgeable the membership that she can even be shifting to Australia to play within the NSW Ladies’s Premiership.
Sykes, who additionally joined the Rhinos from Giants in 2023, can be set to maneuver down below later within the 12 months on completion of her diploma in bodily training.
Sykes mentioned: “It’s been a super difficult decision to make as I’ve loved my time at the Rhinos. The club and girls have been great and loved every moment. The opportunity came about to move over to Australia and play in the Harvey Norman NSW Women’s Premiership and the challenge to go over and develop my game is super exciting to me.
“I am hoping it makes me each higher as a participant and an individual and push me to be at my greatest. I used to be honoured to make my England debut in 2024 and I wish to proceed to place my hand up for choice when I’m in Australia.”
Leeds Rhinos Women’s head coach Lois Forsell said: “Each gamers have gone from energy to energy since becoming a member of Leeds and it has been nice to see them develop and go on to earn worldwide honours.
“We wish them all the best in the next chapter of their careers and thank them for all they have given to the club. We continue to develop our squad, the girls are working hard throughout pre-season and we are looking forward to getting going in April.”
2026 Tremendous League – key dates and what to look out for
- Opening evening: Thu Feb 12: York Knights v Hull KR, 8pm (Sky Sports activities)
- World Membership Problem: Thu Feb 19: Hull KR v Brisbane Broncos, 7:30pm (Sky Sports activities)
- Rugby League in Las Vegas: Sat Feb 28: Hull KR v Leeds Rhinos, TBC (Sky Sports activities)
- Tremendous League’s thirtieth birthday: Thu Mar 26: Castleford Tigers v Bradford Bulls, 8pm (Sky Sports activities)
- Rivals Spherical: April 3-April 5
- Tremendous League in Paris: Sat Jun 6: Catalans Dragons v Wigan Warriors (Paris), 6:30 UK (Sky Sports activities)
- Magic Weekend: July 4-July 5
- Rivals Spherical reversed: July 23-July 26
- Elimination Play-offs: September 19-September 20
- Play-off semi-finals: September 26-September 27
- Grand Last: October 3, Outdated Trafford.
Sky Sports activities will once more present each recreation of the Tremendous League dwell this season – together with two matches in every spherical solely dwell, with the remaining 5 matches every week proven on Sky Sports activities+
