Super League hooker Jarrod O’Connor could potentially find himself becoming the latest Leeds Rhinos player to make the switch to the NRL, with the 24-year-old finding himself in hot demand.

According to rugbyleaguehub.com, the young dummy-half has attracted the interest of two clubs down under.

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While the two teams have not yet been named, there are growing whispers that one of these clubs could be the Perth Bears who have already secured two of his current teammates in Harry Newman and James McDonnell.

“It’d always be interesting to listen and see what’s out there. There’s obviously different lifestyles over here and all different competition, which would be interesting, but I’m not pushing for it,” he told Serious About Rugby League.

“It’s always interesting, like it is with anyone who’s out of contracts, any clubs coming in, even if it’s over here, it’s someone to listen to, but I’m hopefully close to getting something sorted soon.”

As O’Connor contemplates his next move, English international Owen Trout has decided against a potential switch to the NRL and is set to re-sign with the Leigh Leopards on a multi-year contract, according to LoveRugbyLeague.

The Bears are reportedly circling UK dummy-half Jarrod O’Connor.Source: FOX SPORTS

A member of England’s 2025 Ashes Series squad against Australia, Trout has established himself as one of the brightest forwards in the Super League competition and is entering the prime of his career.

Although he has extended with the Leopards, it is understood that clauses in his contract would still allow him to move down under at certain points and he has already commanded interest from NRL clubs.

“I’d love to go over there (to Australia) and have a crack,” Trout said at the backend of last year.

“I don’t really have a vision (for my career), but I want to keep playing for my country and have a nice, long career.

“I want to be able to make some good investments and some good money to sort out that things will look after themselves later on in life.

“I want to make sure I work hard enough in this part of my life to be able to relax a little bit more in later life.”