Rhyse Martin outlines Hull KR decision in first words after leaving Leeds Rhinos

Hull KR have confirmed the signing of Leeds Rhinos forward Rhyse Martin for the 2025 Super League season. The Super League table toppers have secured the back-rower on a two-year deal in a move that sees Martin become the latest star name to join the Robins for next season.

Martin has been with Leeds since 2019, where he has racked up over 1,000 points in 128 appearances. In that time he has captained the Rhinos and lifted the Challenge Cup.

However, the 31-year-old will be moving onto pastures new in the off-season, with one of the worst kept secrets in Super League being confirmed by the Robins. Martin becomes the club’s seventh signing following Jared Waerea-Hargreaves, Tom Davies, Eribe Doro, Bill Leyland, Micky McIlorum and Danny Richardson.

Leeds are thought to have been keen to keep hold of Martin for next season, but it seems the lure of joining the Robins was too strong.

“We’re really pleased to sign Rhyse,” Willie Peters told the club website. “We identified back-row as an area in which we needed more depth and I have no doubt Rhyse will provide that through his experience and knowledge of the position.

“Rhyse is an 80 % plus goal kicker and a highly skilled back-rower who will add another dimension to the way we attack next season. We look forward to Rhyse and his family joining the club in 2025.”

Martin said after penning the deal: “I’m excited to join Hull KR next season and get over there. After speaking to Willie, I was excited by our conversations. Those chats and the performances Hull KR are putting in made the decision on the footy side a lot easier.’

“I want to play the best I can for Hull KR and do what’s best for the team. Then the individual aspects of my game will progress along with that when the team is performing well.

“I’ve played with Kelepi (Tanginoa) and Jesse (Sue) before so I’m looking forward to connecting up with those guys again. It’s an exciting fresh start for me, I can’t wait to rip in to something new.”