OLIVER LEYLAND has signed a new one-year deal with Huddersfield Giants.
Halfback Leyland joined the Giants in July, initially on trial before penning a short-term contract the following month.
While the 25-year-old failed to register a first-team appearance, instead featuring for the reserves, he impressed coach Jim Lenihan sufficiently to earn an extension.
“When I came here I wasn’t expecting too much,” said Kent-born Leyland, who shone for London Broncos but suffered an anterior cruciate ligament injury in his fifth game for Warrington Wolves in May 2025 and hasn’t played in Super League since.
“I just wanted to knuckle down and get stuck in, so it’s great that it’s turned into another year at a great club.
“It was a really easy decision for me and I’ve found a place in a great group. I’m working hard to make sure I’m knocking on the door of the first team in 2027.”
Huddersfield’s director of rugby, Andy Kelly, said: “Oli has been brilliant since he came in. He has a great vision of what he still wants to achieve in Super League.
“We’re really happy to keep him around for another year and we’re sure that when he gets his chance he’ll bring a lot of quality to our side.”
Leyland came through the London Broncos academy, debuting in 2021 and going on to make 94 appearances before moving to Warrington ahead of the 2025 season.
Huddersfield let first-choice halfbacks Adam Clune and Tui Lolohea leave at the end of their contracts while Oliver Russell’s loan ended and Kieran Rush has also been released.
So far only ex-Hull FC man Jake Arthur has been signed in that department, while youth product Marshall Land is also on the books.
