Arthur signs contract extension with Leeds Rhinos

Brad Arthur has signed a two-year contract extension at Leeds Rhinos.

The Headingley side remained top of Super League with a hard-fought win over St Helens on Thursday night, and the club announced the new deal for the Australian head coach the following day.

Arthur joined the Rhinos towards the end of the 2024 season, when they finished eighth, but last season took them into the end-of-season play-offs by finishing fourth and were only denied a place in the Grand Final by a St Helens try after the final siren.

That improvement has continued apace in the current campaign, with Leeds winning 10 of their first 13 matches.

Leeds sporting director Ian Blease said: , external"Brad has brought outstanding leadership, professionalism and clarity to our rugby programme since joining the club.

"He has earned the respect of everyone across the organisation through his work ethic, standards and commitment to improving the team every day.

"We have been extremely impressed with the progress made under Brad's leadership and, just as importantly, the culture he has helped create throughout the club.

"There is a shared belief about where we are heading, and securing Brad's future enables us to keep building a squad capable of challenging for major honours."

Former Parramatta Eels coach Arthur said: "We have put a process in place to bring through the best young talent, and I am looking forward to seeing that flourish in the years ahead.

"We have a fantastic coaching, conditioning and medical staff, who are all committed to the club for the future."