Leeds Rhinos star Richie Myler joins Championship club

In one of the surprise transfers of the season, Leeds Rhinos star Richie Myler has joined a Championship club for the 2024 season.

Myler has been replaced at fullback by Lachie Miller and now he has joined York RLFC for next season.

Myler began his professional career with Widnes Vikings, making two appearances for his hometown club in 2007 before signing for Salford Red Devils a year later, earning promotion from National League One (now known as the Betfred Championship) in his debut season.

The half-back’s performances saw him win the first of eight England caps in 2008, scoring eight tries during that time.

Myler penned a deal with Warrington Wolves in 2010, where he won the 2011 League Leaders’ Shield in the Betfred Super League and 2012 Betfred Challenge Cup, beating Leeds at Wembley Stadium.

The Widnes-born star also featured in the 2012 and 2013 Betfred Super League Grand Final defeats to Leeds at Old Trafford.

After two seasons at Catalans Dragons, Myler signed for Leeds in 2018 and went on to guide the Rhinos to the 2020 Betfred Challenge Cup, winning the Lance Todd Trophy in a dramatic 17-16 win over Salford at Wembley Stadium.

Myler earned a third appearance at Old Trafford in 2022 as Leeds reached the Betfred Super League Grand Final, losing out to St Helens in the season’s showpiece event.

Later that year, Myler featured three times for Ireland in the Rugby League World Cup.

The 33-year-old remains in the peak years of his career, having registered 17 assists from just 19 appearances in the Betfred Super League last year, more than any other Leeds player.

Clint Goodchild further added: “We’re ecstatic to welcome Richie Myler to the Club. We have a young and hungry squad eager to learn and there are few players in our game that have the experience and winning pedigree that Richie does.

“He’s a pro’s pro and I have no doubts he will bring his high standards to the playing group.”

Myler becomes the 25th confirmed squad member for the 2024 season alongside Joe Brown, Jesse Dee, AJ Towse, Ata Hingano, Conor Fitzsimmons, Jordan Thompson, James Cunningham, Myles Harrison, Bailey Antrobus, Ronan Michael, Jack Teanby, Ukuma Ta’ai, Pauli Pauli, Harry Price, Brenden Santi, Levi Edwards, Oli Field, Will Dagger, Jimmy Keinhorst, Taylor Pemberton, Nikau Williams and Connor Bailey.