Leeds Rhinos have made a splash signing for 2027 with Parramatta Eels’ Dylan Walker signing at the Headingley club for next year.
The Rhinos have been linked with Walker in recent weeks and a deal has now been struck for the utility player to make the switch to join Leeds.
Capable of playing in the halves, the centres or the pack, all three positions that Leeds are losing this coming off-season, Walker will be a versatile option for Brad Arthur to call upon but the club have seemed to suggest that he will play in the pack based off Arthur’s comments.
He said: “Dylan is a great professional and will be a good addition to our current group. We are obviously losing some experience from our pack next season with Cameron, Mik and James moving on but I am pleased we have been able to add Dylan to our group as well as Morgan Gannon returning to the club too.”
Walker can also cover in the halves and whilst George Brown seems to be the player to step into the shoes of Brodie Croft, Leeds will have a veteran back-up who could also start should Brown require longer to develop.
Walker has signed a three-year deal with the 31-year-old bringing plenty of experience given that he is a former Australia and New South Wales representative.
Leeds Rhinos sign Dylan Walker
Sporting Director Ian Blease explained the signing, pointing to Walker as someone who will offer elite quality to blend with their youth.
He said: “We are really pleased to have been able to sign a player of Dylan’s experience and quality. He has enjoyed success throughout his career and won the NRL Grand Final in 2014 with South Sydney, and having spoken to Dylan at length he is so excited to pull on the Rhinos jersey.
“He has got a great work ethic, and skills as we have seen with how he has transitioned from multiple backs positions into the forward pack and I know he will fit in well with the group for next season that we are building.
“As a club we have had a real focus on retaining our best young players whilst adding in to the group at an elite level when the opportunity arises and is required.”
Brown also had his say, adding: “Leeds is a massive club and it’s a new home. I’m really excited about the new challenge ahead and the experience that follows. I’m a competitor at the end of the day and love to win. Signing with Leeds is a privilege and I’m super excited to rip in and get amongst the boys, staff and fans.”
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— Leeds Rhinos (@leedsrhinos) July 6, 2026
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