Leeds Rhinos signed Scottish international winger Matty Russell on loan from Warrington Wolves. The 30-year-old will move to AMT Headingley initially until the 11th July prior to Leeds v Warrington game. Russell has scored 151 tries in 212 career games and is drafted into the Rhinos with David Fusitu’a and Riley Lumb both sidelined by injury for Rohan Smith’s side. 

Born in Irvine, Russell started his career with Wigan Warriors and has also played at Hull FC, Toronto, Toulouse and Leigh in Super League. Whilst at Toronto, he played alongside Rhinos hooker Andy Ackers and was a team mate of Justin Sangare at Toulouse. 

On the international scene, he has shared in some of Scotland’s greatest moments, scoring a try against England in Coventry and playing in the 18-18 draw with New Zealand in Workington in the 2016 Four Nations competition as well as playing at the last three World Cups.