Olpherts leaves Rhinos to join Wakefield

Leeds Rhinos have confirmed that they have agreed to the transfer of winger Derrell Olpherts to Betfred Championship side Wakefield Trinity with immediate effect.  

Olpherts, 32, joined the Rhinos from Castleford Tigers last season and has made 14 appearances for the club, scoring four tries. He had not featured this season after a pre-season injury kept him out at the start of the campaign. 

Leeds Rhinos Head Coach Rohan Smith said, “I would like to wish Derrell all the best for his move to Wakefield. We fully understand his desire to be playing regular first team rugby and were therefore prepared to grant him the transfer to Wakefield. On behalf of the club, I would like to thank him for his efforts whilst at Leeds.”