The 2026 season is still around two months away, however the future of Leeds Rhinos boss Brad Arthur is once again under the spotlight.
After joining the club in 2024, initially on a 10-match deal to see them out until the end of the season, the former Parramatta coach extended his stay for another season, and led the club into 2025.
However, after only signing for one year, Arthur could never seem to escape the questions of what his future looked like, with his ambitions still set on a move to the NRL.
He eventually shut down that noise in August, when he agreed to stay for another 12 months, but with his contract currently a rolling deal, and no long-term future set out for him at the Rhinos, talk has once again picked up over a move back Down Under.
A report from The Mole has stated that, due to the ongoing issues at the Wests Tigers, Arthur is seen as a replacement to replace Benji Marshall, should the club decide to part ways.
The Tigers have had a hectic few weeks, with CEO Shane Richardson and other board members departing their roles of late, following seasons of constant underperformance.
However, the report also states that if Marshall does exit the club, be that on his own accord or by way of termination, a number of key players will also exit, including Jarome Luai, the May brothers, Taylan and Terrell and Jahream Bula, amongst others.
Marshall is currently under contract for the next three seasons, however after being nowhere near the finals in his first two years, the club could be looking to move him on should another poor season happen again.
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