Every player confirmed or in line to leave Leeds Rhinos at the end of the season amid Brodie Croft reports

Leeds Rhinos are in a battle to keep Brodie Croft at the club and if it’s one that they lose, then the Australian half would become the fifth confirmed exit and one of possibly ten players to leave the club at the end of the year.

In the eyes of pundit Sam Tomkins, such uncertainty could start to affect the club’s on-field performances with the former Man of Steel speaking on Sky Sports after the Rhinos’ latest loss.

“Seven from the 17 tonight could potentially not be there and the head coach could potentially not be there,” Tomkins said after Leeds’ defeat to Wigan Warriors on Friday night.

“The longer that rolls on I think that’s when it has an effect… The longer that goes on, it does become an issue. It becomes an issue in the camp and I think they’ve got to be really careful how they go through this next little period and make some real clear calls and get them out there so they can have a sole focus on this year.”

One such potential exit is that of Brodie Croft with Serious About Rugby League’s sister site, The Yorkshire Evening Post, breaking the news that Warrington Wolves were interested in Croft, leading to Brad Arthur fielding questions about the former Man of Steel on Wednesday.

At that presser, Arthur said: “All his indications are to me that if he remains in England, Leeds is his club. It’ll come down to Brodie now.”

Despite that, the Warrington Guardian have now reported that the Wolves believe they’re in a strong position to sign the off-contract playmaker for 2027 and if true, Croft wouldn’t be the first big name set to leave Headingley at the end of this year.

So far, four players have had their exits confirmed by the club, another player departure has been reported, and three others remain off-contract. We’ve looked at that list of players to see who could leave Leeds Rhinos at the end of the 2026 season.

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Leeds Rhinos confirmed and possible 2026 departures

Confirmed exits

So far, four players have had their exit confirmed with three of those players set to head to Perth Bears in the NRL. Centre Harry Newman became the Bears’ first signing and it’s since been announced that James McDonnell and Mikolaj Oledzki will leave for Perth as well.

All three are massive blows with the two forwards having started most games this year whilst Newman is an England international and has been recalled for this week’s game against Wigan Warriors.

Former captain Cameron Smith is the other confirmed exit with his experience and versatility in the pack another massive loss, especially when paired with Oledzki’s and McDonnell’s departures.

Reported exit

It’s been previously reported by Love Rugby League and it’s understood by Serious About Rugby League that centre Ned McCormack will also leave the club, with the young talent another who is set to sign for Wakefield Trinity.

Whilst Leeds do have Ash Handley and Jack Bird as their starters for 2027 and a number of young players on their production line, losing both McCormack and Newman may leave them light at the position.

Brodie Croft of course also fits into this group on the back of the Warrington Guardian’s report, with Croft a major blow if he does indeed leave Headingley.

Off-contract

Aside from McCormack and Croft, Leeds have four more players off-contract but one of those players does have an option for 2027 and that’s forward Jeremiah Matautia. Signed ahead of this season, he’s found game time hard to come by with plenty of reserve games played and he’s currently out on loan at Hull FC.

With Oledzki leaving at the end of the year, Matautia will likely step up into the Cooper Jenkins role with Jenkins replacing Oledzki but the club will have to trigger the option in his contract to do so.

Ryan Hall is also at the end of his deal but he’ll be 39 in November so it’s unclear what the future holds for him. Fellow veteran Kallum Watkins is only 35 and looks good to go around again, whilst utility player Chris Hankinson is the other man currently off-contract.