Arthur faces increasingly difficult call as Rhinos resurgence continues

It remains unclear if Brad Arthur will be Leeds Rhinos' coach next year, but the current boss admits their current form - and days like Saturday - make his decision harder.

- by Peter Smith

Saturday's 22-18 defeat of Wakefield Trinity was Rhinos' fourth successive win, which is their best sequence of results since a six-match hot streak in July and August, 2022. It means Rhinos will go into the second half of the campaign in third spot on the Betfred Super League table, four points above seventh-placed Wakefield.

Arthur had been favourite to be appointed coach of new club Perth Bears, but that role looks set to go to Australia national boss Mal Meninga, raising hopes the 51-year-old might stay at Leeds. However, he is now being linked in the Aussie media with another NRL outfit, Gold Coast Titans and there is no indication as to when Leeds' coaching situation for 2026 will be confirmed.