Leeds Rhinos have confirmed a contract extension for teenage halfback Jack Sinfield. The 18-year-old, son of legendary club figure Kevin, has signed a new three-year contract at Headingley.
The deal, which keeps him at the club until the end of 2026, comes after he was recalled to the Leeds squad for Sunday's game with Wakefield Trinity. Sinfield could well feature in the contest with Aidan Sezer unavailable.
Sinfield, who last played against May, has made a handful of first-team appearances already for the club and has been a standout performer at academy and reserve grade level.
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“I am really happy here and I see the Rhinos as the place I want to be," Sinfield said. "Rohan Smith and the rest of the staff have been great with me during my A Level studies. You only get one shot at your A levels and it has been really important to me that I make sure I can smash my studies and then I’m free to focus on my rugby.
"I am still young and the main thing for me is to pick up more experience where I can and learn from each opportunity. Every bit of game time I can get is going to be beneficial in the long run. I have enjoyed my time in the Reserves this year and playing alongside the other young lads who are coming through at the Rhinos.
"I feel like I am improving under Rohan and the staff, I know I need to keep working hard. I speak with Rohan regularly and have a good relationship with him. I know I need to keep pushing and I am excited about what is to come with this group of players in the years ahead."
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