Assessing how Rhinos' new recruits performed during the 2025 campaign

Since their last Grand Final win, eight years ago, Leeds Rhinos' recruitment hasn't exactly set Super League alight, but hopes were high for 2025.

- by Peter Smith

Five players joined the club in preseason and another three were added during the campaign, most of them having abundant topflight experience.

It didn’t work out for them all, but one of Rhinos’ new faces made it to the Man of Steel shortlist and the majority played a positive role as the club secured their highest Betfred Super League finish since 2017. Here's how they got on.

Signed from Parramatta Eels on a three-year contract. No appearances. Rhinos were hoping for a 20-try season from the Fiji Test winger, but he suffered an anterior cruciate ligament injury during Ash Handley’s testimonial game in January, sidelining him for the entire campaign. He could be available for the start of 2026.