Rhinos make history with new contract for head coach Palmer

Leeds Rhinos have made a bit of club history in their very short lifespan by extending the contract of a head coach for the first time.

- by Nick Westby

Rhinos have agreed a three-year extension with Lauren Palmer, who succeeded Liana Leota in January, initially on a one-year deal.

Palmer, who at 32 was the youngest head coach in Netball Super League when she agreed to move from a coaching role at Manchester Thunder, was the club's fourth head coach in five years.

Dan Ryan and Tracey Robinson both lasted a season apiece before leaving, while Leota was two years into a three-year contract when she left to take a role in her native New Zealand in November.