Rhinos release Austin to join Tigers on loan

Leeds Rhinos have agreed to a request to release Blake Austin for the remainder of the 2023 season on loan to Castleford Tigers.  

Austin joined the Rhinos last season from Warrington Wolves and has made 41 appearances for the club, scoring four tries and a drop goal in his time at Headingley. He was due to be out of contract at the end of this season. 

Leeds Rhinos Chief Executive Gary Hetherington commented, "The move has all happened very quickly because of tomorrow's transfer deadline. Blake requested a release yesterday, which Rohan and I have agreed to, and we wish him well in his next venture. 

"The timing is not ideal for us as we have some crucial games coming up and need all our players firing together but we also have to be mindful of players' personal circumstances and especially those, like Blake, who are out of contract soon and concerned about their future."