Leeds Rhinos academy graduate signs new contract with Super League newcomers

York Knights’ “most improved player” has signed an extended contract with the Super League newcomers.

Leeds Rhinos academy product Oli Field’s latest deal will keep him at the North Yorkshire club until the end of 2027.

Next year will be Field’s fourth season with York, having initially joined them on loan from Leeds Rhinos in March, 2023.

Son of former Leeds, Huddersfield Giants, Wakefield Trinity and Featherstone Rovers forward Jamie Field, the 23-year-old joined Rhinos from the Wetherby Bulldogs community club and progressed through their youth system to captain the academy side, but didn’t make a first team appearance.

Initially a back-rower, Field flourished in the centres this year, developing a partnership with Scott Galeano on the left side of Knights’ attack.

He touched down 14 times in 32 appearances during 2025, including a crucial score in the 1895 Cup semi-final win against Bradford which was named Knights’ try of the year.

York Knights re-sign “most improved player” on new deal after Super League promotion

Knights coach Mark Applegarth played alongside Jamie Field at Trinity. Of Oli’s new deal, he said: “For me, he has been by far the most improved player throughout the year.

“He has been really consistent. It’s not just the obvious things fans will have seen, it’s all the small, little efforts: the tough carries, chasing back and helping his wingers out on the pendulum stuff.

“He’s a really likeable lad and a great teammate. I still think in two or three years’ time we’ll see the best version of Oli Field.”

Field insisted: “Signing another two years is one of the easiest decisions I’ve ever made. I can’t wait for the next chapter with this group and I’m excited to be a part of what’s going to be a big year.”

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