Leeds Rhinos are delighted to announce that 21-year-old centre Max Simpson has signed a new three-year contract with the club, keeping him at AMT Headingley until the end of the 2029 Betfred Super League season.

Simpson, one of the club’s most exciting homegrown prospects, said securing his future with the Rhinos was an easy decision—especially after battling through two long-term injuries in recent years. He commented, “I am very pleased to get my new deal sorted as it was coming up to the deadline where you’ve got to start getting into talks and it all happened pretty quick,” Simpson said. “To be fair, the decision was made pretty easy. I suppose when you get long injuries back to back, you worry where your future lies, having not played that much rugby, but it’s obviously encouraging that the club have backed me and hopefully I can repay them now.”

Simpson added that his ambition is to push for a regular place in the side as he continues his return to full fitness. He added, “My hope is to get as many minutes as I can before the season and fight for a place in the team as much as I can during the season. We have got a crop of exciting young players in the squad now and I think that’s what this club and also the other successful clubs in Super League have done. They’ve brought through youth from their own systems. We had a group of young players that were a key part of their team for years and hopefully that’s what we can do again.”

He also paid tribute to club physio Dave Ferguson for his support through multiple rehabs. “I owe a lot of thanks to our physio Dave Ferguson. He has been the biggest help in the last few years. He’s researched and taken me to see experts in London and Sweden and even now he’s always looking out for me and making sure I am doing everything right to stay on the field. I’m looking forward to hopefully playing more Super League and playing for Leeds Rhinos a lot more in the future,” said Simpson.

Sporting Director Ian Blease praised Simpson’s resilience and the potential he brings to the squad. He added, “Max is an outstanding young talent who has shown incredible determination to overcome the setbacks he’s faced. His attitude, professionalism, and commitment to improving himself embody exactly what we want at this club. We believe his best rugby is still ahead of him, and we’re excited to see him continue his development as a Leeds Rhinos player.”

Head Coach Brad Arthur added, “Max has unquestionable potential but it has been a tough period for him to get back on the field. He doesn’t say much but you can see how determined he is to succeed at his hometown club and the character he has shown to earn this new deal will stand him in good stead in the years ahead.   He trains hard, he competes, and he wants to learn. Keeping our best young talent is vital for building long-term success, and Max absolutely fits that profile. We’re delighted he’s committed his future to the Rhinos.”

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