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: "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."