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Leeds Rhinos sign “outstanding talent” to long-term deal

Leeds Rhinos have tied down another of their off-contract stars with a forward signing a long-term deal to stay at Headingley.

The agreement will keep in-demand prop Tom Holroyd, whose previous deal was due to end this autumn, at Rhinos until the end of 2028.

The 24-year-old has made 75 first team appearances for Leeds since making his debut in 2018 and the latest deal will take him through to a testimonial season.

Holroyd had been attracting interest from rival clubs and his decision is a huge boost for Rhinos after second-rower Morgan Gannon – who is also from Halifax and joined Leeds from the Siddal community club – signed for NRL outfit New Zealand Warriors from 2026.

Holroyd has been in good form this season after injuries restricted him to just six appearances last term. The front-rower, who was capped by England in 2023, said: “I’m really happy to be here and extend my future.

“Obviously, this is my boyhood club and I’ve loved my time here. Hopefully, I can continue to do so. I think I owed it to myself, the lads and the club to take my time and get back playing regularly before deciding to extend.

“I think I’ve pulled a few performances together now, and I just need to keep the season on a roll.”

Tom Holroyd commits to Leeds Rhinos

Speaking more on his decision to extend his contract, Holroyd insisted: “I think I’ve got a lot of development and growth in my game still to come. Hopefully, I can continue getting better each game and push on.

“We can see where this team is, what we’re capable of and hopefully, we can get some wins to get into the top-four by the end of the season.

“There’s great competition for spots in the team, which is where it needs to be. It’s probably not something we’ve had in much depth in the past. It’s really exciting to be a part of that and knowing we’re going into games with a really strong team.”

Outlining why he has decided to stay at Leeds, Holroyd added: “I want to achieve success with the Rhinos and hopefully earn more international caps, becoming one of the leading forwards at this club. One of the main reasons I extended was because I really want to win something with this team.”

Rhinos sporting director Ian Blease said: “Tom is an outstanding talent and a player who embodies the values of this club. His commitment to the Rhinos is fantastic news for everyone involved.

“He’s still developing, but his potential is enormous and we believe he can become one of the top forwards in Super League. Securing his long-term future is a big statement for Leeds Rhinos as we continue to build a squad capable of challenging for trophies.”

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