Leeds Rhinos confirmed the signing of emerging talent Kieran Hudson from Castleford Tigers as the club prepared for the 2024 campaign.  

The Sunderland-born prop has previously played at Newcastle Thunder and Whitehaven before being given his chance in Super League with Castleford. However, an Achilles injury ruled him out for last season for the Tigers. He is now back to full fitness and will get to follow in the footsteps of his grandad John Holmes with his move to AMT Headingley Rugby Stadium. Holmes, who passed away in 2009, still holds the record for most appearances for the club with 625 appearances over two decades at his home town club. 

Utilised mainly in the Reserves side, Hudson made seven appearances in the competition, all at prop. He also got the opportunity to feature on dual registration at Betfred Championship side Halifax Panthers, where he played once in defeat to Bradford. On the conclusion of the season, the club announced that Hudson was one of the side's departing players.

Hudson has had an unusual route to professional Rugby League. His first professional sporting contract was with AFC Sunderland as a goalkeeper before a switch to Rugby League with Newcastle.