Lisone set to leave Rhinos at end of season

Leeds Rhinos have confirmed that prop Sam Lisone will leave the club at the end of the 2025 Betfred Super League season.

Lisone’s management informed the club this week that he has made the decision to leave AMT Headingley at the end of his current contract.

The Samoan international joined the Rhinos in 2023 from NRL side Gold Coast Titans, initially on a two-year contract. The 31-year-old is an ever present for Leeds this season, making 19 appearances off the bench.

Commenting on the decision Sporting Director Ian Blease said, “We will be sad to see Sam leave the club and we were speaking to his management about a potential deal for 2026. He has been able to secure a long term deal on terms that we were unable to match within our salary cap constraints. We are committed to building our squad and rewarding success, unfortunately that means in a salary cap sport that you can not keep everyone all the time. Sam has produced his best rugby under Brad Arthur and I am sure he will remain committed to the group so he finishes his time at the club in the best possible manner.”