LEEDS Rhinos have signed Edenn Rogers-Smith on a two-year contract following his departure from Catalans Dragons.
The 27-year-old forward, whose exit from the Perpignan club was confirmed earlier this week, folllows New Zealand Warriors’ Morgan Gannon and Parramatta Eels’ Dylan Walker in signing for the Rhinos from 2027.
Rogers-Smith has enjoyed a breakthrough campaign with Catalans, for whom he made his debut in July after having spent two seasons in the French domestic competition with Carcassonne, scoring his first try for the club in last month’s defeat to Hull FC.
And the back-rower, who came through the Sydney Roosters system and had spells in the NSW Cup with both Western Suburbs Magpies and North Sydney Bears before moving to France, is relishing the opportunity to test himself at Leeds.
“I have enjoyed my time in France and joining Catalans gave me the chance to test myself in Super League, and this move is another big step in my career,” he explained.
“Leeds is a club with an incredible history and I know how passionate the supporters are. I am looking forward to getting to AMT Headingley and being part of that environment.
“I want to keep improving as a player, work hard for the team and make the most of the opportunity. I am really grateful to Leeds for believing in me and I can’t wait for 2027.”
Head coach Brad Arthur believes there’s plenty more to come from the forward, adding:“Edenn is still developing his Super League career, but there are some really good attributes there.
“He is a big, mobile forward who can give us some real physicality and he has a lot of room to continue developing.
“He is hungry and motivated, which is important to us. We are looking forward to working with him and helping him become an even better player.”