Former Leeds Rhinos forward joins Hull KR following trial with length of contract revealed

Former Leeds Rhinos forward Leon Ruan has signed a two-year contract with Hull KR following a successful trial period with the club.

The 21-year-old back-rower departed the Rhinos following the conclusion of the 2024 Super League campaign: and subsequently joined Hull KR on a trial period.

Ruan has impressed Hull KR’s coaching staff over the last couple of weeks and has now earned a permanent deal with the Robins until at least the end of the 2026 season.

“I’m over the moon to be signing,” said Ruan on his permanent contract with Hull KR.

“The opportunity to come here was something I knew I had to grab with both hands and throw myself into.

“The trajectory of the club is something I’d love to be part of and I think this club is the best place to get the best out of me on the pitch.”

Ruan came through the academy at Wakefield Trinity before making a move to Doncaster in 2022, who were competing in League 1 at the time.

He enjoyed a standout season with the Dons and earned a shot in Super League with Leeds ahead of the 2023 campaign.

Ruan made 11 appearances for the Rhinos across his two seasons at AMT Headingley, whilst spending time on loan at Bradford Bulls, Hull FC, Doncaster and Halifax Panthers.

Hull KR coach Willie Peters sees a future in Super League for Ruan, who has proven his ability during his recent trial with the 2024 Super League Grand Finalists.

“Leon (Ruan) has proven he wants to be a Hull KR player through his actions in training,” said Peters.

“He can play in the back-row and the middle, and we see him as a player who will hopefully develop over the next two years into being a long-term Super League player.”

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