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Jarrod O'Connor signs contract extension with Leeds Rhinos

Leeds Rhinos' Jarrod O'Connor has signed a contract extension with the club that will keep him at Headingley until at least the end of the 2028 season; Sky Sports is the only place to watch every Super League game live in 2026

Wednesday 28 January 2026 08:21, UK

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Leeds Rhinos hooker Jarrod O'Connor has agreed a new two-year contract extension that will keep him with the club until at least the end of the 2028 Betfred Super League season.

The 24-year-old was awarded the number nine squad number for this season having started 22 of his 27 appearances as the Rhinos first-choice hooker last season.

O'Connor made his Rhinos debut in 2020 and has made 124 appearances in five seasons, scoring six tries and two goals as well as playing in the 2022 Grand Final at Old Trafford.

Commenting on the new deal, O'Connor said, "I am incredibly proud to play for the Rhinos and I am excited about the future for this group of players.

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"It is great to get the deal agreed before the season gets started and I am grateful to Ian Blease and Brad Arthur for the faith they have shown in me.

"We have got tremendous competition within our squad this season and that will only bring out the best in everyone, in training and games."

Leeds Rhinos Sporting Director Ian Blease added, "We are delighted to have agreed a long term contract with Jarrod. He is one of our most consistent performers in training and games.

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"He has matured into an established Super League regular now and it is a great boost to us to have him signed up for the next three seasons at least."

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Highlights of the Super League match between Leeds Rhinos and St Helens.

Leeds Rhinos head coach Brad Arthur added, "Jarrod thoroughly deserves this new deal. He is a natural competitor who always strives to be better, which is a great attitude to have.

"He is a good example to our younger players, especially the versatility he has shown in adapting to becoming an established hooker in Super League but he can also perform other roles for us too."

Sky Sports will again show every game of the Super League live this season - including two matches in each round exclusively live, with the remaining five matches each week shown on Sky Sports+

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