One of Leeds Rhinos’ senior players has signed a new long-term contract, giving them a huge boost a month before the new season begins.
England prop Mikolaj Oledzki is now committed to Leeds Rhinos until the end of 2028 and says his best rugby is yet to come
The 26-year-old Polish-born prop’s previous deal was due to expire this autumn and he had been attracting interest from rival Betfred Super League clubs.
Oledzki made his debut in 2017 and has scored 14 tries in 157 appearances. A Challenge Cup winner in 2020, he was Leeds’ Player of the Year in 2021 and 2022 and has been capped three times by England.
The new contract which will see him qualify for a club testimonial and he said: “I am delighted to get it all sorted.
“I was keen to have the deal done before the start of the season so I could focus on my rugby without any distraction.
“This is my club, I have grown up here and I want to be part of something special in the coming years with this group of players.
“I have really enjoyed working with Brad Arthur and the coaching team and I think my best years are still ahead of me as a front-rower.
“I’d like to thank the Rhinos directors, especially Ian Blease, for how the negotiations have been handled and my agent Craig Harrison.
“I’m looking forward to next season and helping the Rhinos back to challenging for silverware once again.”
What Leeds Rhinos coach said on Oledzki’s new deal
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Head coach Arthur welcomed the announcement, which ends months of speculation over Oledzki’s future.
He said: “We are “pleased to have secured Mikolaj’s long-term future with the Rhinos.
“He is someone who understands the club and its history and is one of our leaders. He has worked hard during pre-season so far and knows that, as a senior player now, he sets the standard for others.”
Blease, Rhinos’ sporting director, added: “As a club, we want to secure our best players on long-term deals to build for the future and Mikolaj definitely falls into that category.
“He is one of our own, having come through the academy ranks to gain international selection and I’m looking forward to seeing him get back to his best form in 2025.”
