Leeds Rhinos: Why Rohan Smith’s appointment as head coach is so important to Rhinos’ future

By Peter Smith
Published 20th May 2022, 11:49 BST
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THE rot at Headingley – on the playing side – has really set in recent times which have brought no less than four relegation battles in seven years. PETER SMITH explains why Rohan Smith’s arrival is absolutely critical to the prospect of future success.

Appointing A long-term successor to Richard Agar as Leeds Rhinos coach was arguably the most important decision the club have faced in a quarter of a century.

Given recent history, Rhinos could not afford to get this one wrong.

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Since 2015, when they won the treble under Brian McDermott, the club’s fortunes have been on the wane.

WATCHING BRIEF: Leeds Rhinos' head coach Rohan Smith at last week's game at Salford Red Devils. Picture by John Clifton/SWpix.comWATCHING BRIEF: Leeds Rhinos' head coach Rohan Smith at last week's game at Salford Red Devils. Picture by John Clifton/SWpix.com
WATCHING BRIEF: Leeds Rhinos' head coach Rohan Smith at last week's game at Salford Red Devils. Picture by John Clifton/SWpix.com

True, they won Betfred Super League – for the eighth time – in 2017 and were Challenge Cup champions two years ago, but Rhinos are no longer the dominant force in the European game, or even one of the top three or four.