Twenty eight players who have made a first team appearance for Leeds are now on the books at one of their Betfred Super League rivals. Castleford Tigers and Salford Red Devils have the biggest contingent with five ex-Leeds first teamers each. There are four at Hull KR, Hull and Leigh, two play for Huddersfield Giants and Wigan Warriors and one each at Warrington Wolves and St Helens. Only Catalans Dragons and London Broncos don’t have a player who has featured in Rhinos’ first team. Excluding players who left Leeds without breaking into the senior side, here’s the full list.
7. Corey Hall (Castleford Tigers on loan from Hull KR)
The three-quarter joined Rhinos from Wigan Warriors’ academy and made three appearances in 2020-21. He moved to Wakefield Trinity for the 2022 campaign, joined Hull KR midway through last season and is now on loan at Castleford Tigers. Photo: John Clifton/SWpix.com
8. Ryan Hall (Hull KR)
Super League’s second-highest try scorer won every available honour in 330 games with Leeds from 2007-2018. After two years at Sydney Roosters, the winger joined Hull KR for the 2021 campaign. He will end his playing career back where he started with a final season at Leeds next year. Photo: Steve Riding
9. Zak Hardaker (Leigh Leopards)
A three-time Grand Final winner, full-back/centre Hardaker had two spells with Leeds, from 2011-2016 and in 2022. He has also played for Featherstone Rovers, Penrith Panthers, Castleford Tigers, Wigan Warriors and is now at Leigh Leopards. Photo: John Clifton/SWpix.com
10. James Harrison (Warrington Wolves)
The prop played four times for Leeds on loan from Featherstone Rovers during the Covid-hit 2020 season and is now at Warrington Wolves. Photo: Ed Sykes/SWpix.com
11. Luke Hooley (Castleford Tigers)
Full-back Hooley signed for Leeds from Batley Bulldogs and scored four tries in eight games last season, but was released midway through a two-year deal to join Castleford Tigers. Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com
12. Konrad Hurrell (St Helens)
The Tongan international centre joined Leeds from Gold Coast Titans in 2019. He made 52 Super League appearances before signing for his current club St Helens ahead of the 2022 campaign. Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com