Wakefield Trinity have high hopes for their “seriously talented” latest signing who has joined them following a surprise exit from Leeds Rhinos.
Jack Sinfield, 21, was released by Rhinos earlier this month and has now been confirmed as a Trinity player on a three-year deal, until the end of the 2028 Betfred Super League season. He had a year remaining on his Leeds contract, but a release was agreed allowing him to “look at other options for next season and beyond”.
Son of club legend – and current England rugby union skills and kicking coach – Kevin Sinfield, the half-back made his Leeds debut in 2022 and scored six tries, two goals and a one-pointer in 29 appearances for Rhinos.
He featured 14 times this year, as well as playing regularly for Leeds’ title-winning reserves side.
Though highly-rated at Rhinos, his first team opportunities were limited by the presence of past and current Man of Steel winners Brodie Croft and Jake Connor.
Wakefield Trinity swoop for Jack Sinfield on three-year deal
Wakefield boss Daryl Powell played alongside Kevin Sinfield at Leeds and was the coach who appointed him captain in 2002.
Despite facing competition from Jake Trueman, Mason Lino and Oliver Russell – as well as youngsters Myles Lawford and Kian McGann – at his new club, Sinfield insisted: “I’m really excited to be joining Wakefield Trinity.
“[I am] glad the rumours can be confirmed finally and I can’t wait to get down to it and meet all the lads.
“I’m looking forward to working with Daryl and the rest of the staff here. I’ve got ambitions to win trophies in my career and after speaking with Daryl it got me very excited to be a part of what the club is building here.”
Powell said: “Jack is a talented young half-back whose ability to manage a game is outstanding.
“He’s a committed young professional who is desperate to get to the top of the game. He will add to our half-back depth and create outstanding competition for places.”
Trinity director of rugby Ste Mills stated: “Jack is a seriously talented young player who will add great competition to our squad for the 2026 season and beyond.
“We are excited to bring in a player of his quality. We fully believe he will flourish in our environment and under our coaching team.”
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