Rhinos beef up youth teams with vow to hunt out 'best local talent'

Leeds Rhinos have vowed to continue their search for the “best local talent” - including from rugby union - after adding 14 new faces to their youth system.

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The incoming under-15s join a group of 20 under-16s players who enter their second and final year at scholarship level in 2026. And Rhinos have announced professional deals for 15 of this year’s scholarship who will move up into the academy next season. Rhinos sporting director Ian Blease said: “We are pleased to have secured these players for next season, but the task of recruiting the best young players does not stop there - especially in a sport like rugby league w