LEEDS RHINOS have released Toby Warren with the forward now linking up with Midlands Hurricanes in the Championship.

Warren is a York Knights product and made five appearances in the Championship before being snapped up by Leeds on a four-year contract at the end of the 2022 season.

Whilst he would not go on to make a first-team appearance for the Rhinos, he regularly featured in their reserves squad alongside making a handful of loan appearances for his former club York and Featherstone Rovers.

The 22-year old was sent on loan to Salford Red Devils in April to ensure the beleaguered club could fulfil its fixtures for the remainder of last season, registering 15 appearances in the process.

Midlands boss Mark Dunning said on the signing: “We’re delighted to welcome Toby and his family to our club and wider Canes family.

“I have followed Toby’s journey since he burst on to the scene at York as a young 17-year-old. When we were made aware of his availability, I did some due diligence with people who have recently worked with him and the feedback was very positive.

“Having spoken to him in depth he clearly fits the demographic of people and athletes that were looking for. He’s a big athletic man who is still young who has been in a very good system at Leeds and gained valuable super league experience at Salford.

“He is still very keen to learn and develop, and we’re delighted that will be in our environment with a Canes shirt on.

“He adds strength and competition to both our edges and middle unit and has slotted in well with the squad we have already assembled.”