{"id":228104,"date":"2025-10-27T12:04:12","date_gmt":"2025-10-27T12:04:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/228104\/"},"modified":"2025-10-27T12:04:12","modified_gmt":"2025-10-27T12:04:12","slug":"james-bentley-shares-parting-message-after-shock-leeds-rhinos-release","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/228104\/","title":{"rendered":"James Bentley shares parting message after shock Leeds Rhinos release"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Ireland international James Bentley has shared a parting statement after his shock release from Leeds Rhinos earlier this month.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s been almost a fortnight since that surprise news came out of Headingley that the club were releasing Bentley<\/a>. What was particularly surprising was the fact that the second-rower was tied down until the end of the 2027 season.<\/p>\n

In fact, he\u2019d only signed a contract extension in April<\/a> but six months down the line and he\u2019s left Leeds Rhinos.<\/p>\n

A brief statement from the club confirmed: \u201cLeeds Rhinos have today released back row James Bentley from the remainder of his contract with immediate effect.<\/p>\n

\u201cBentley joined the Rhinos in 2022 from St Helens and the 27-year-old had agreed an extension to his contract in April. However, due to a personal matter, both parties have agreed a release from the remainder of his contract to allow Bentley to look at other options for 2026 and beyond in his best interests.<\/p>\n

\u201cLeeds Rhinos as a club will continue to offer James support.\u201d<\/p>\n

Now, Bentley has taken to social media to send his own parting message to the Leeds Rhinos fans.<\/p>\n

Released Leeds Rhinos man bids farewell on social media<\/p>\n

Taking to his Instagram account, the 28-year-old confirmed that it was: \u201cThe end of a chapter\u201d.<\/p>\n

His message continued: \u201cIt\u2019s been an honour and a childhood dream to play for my hometown club, @leedsrhinos over the last 4 years. Things haven\u2019t always gone the way that little lad imagined, but I\u2019ve made memories, gained stories I\u2019ll never forget, and learnt valuable lessons along the way.<\/p>\n

\u201cA huge thank you to everyone at the club \u2014 from top to bottom \u2014 and last but not least, to the fans for all your support.\u201d<\/p>\n

Bentley is now among the most high-profile free agents available to sign with over 100 Super League appearances to his name, including 26 in the 2025 campaign.<\/p>\n

He had been selected to represent Ireland in their end-of-season international against Wales on Saturday, however, he didn\u2019t feature with Wales winning that game 24-0.<\/p>\n

Serious About Rugby League has launched a brand new podcast which can be watched in full on our YouTube channel here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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