Leeds Rhinos youngster Noah Whittingham is set to become the latest player to join newly-promoted Super League side York Knights.<\/p>\n
Whittingham has been released from the Rhinos following the conclusion of the 2025 Super League season. He was a prominent member of the Leeds reserve side that won the Grand Final in that league.<\/p>\n
However, the young forward is now relocating to North Yorkshire after confirming on his TikTok account that he would be penning a deal to sign for Mark Applegarth\u2019s Knights going into their first year as a Super League club.<\/p>\n
He adds more depth to the Knights\u2019 pack options as they look to make the step up to the top flight and compete, with Whittingham set to be given a chance to prove himself at the highest level.<\/p>\n
@waakka31<\/a> Lift & laugh with @noah \u266c original sound \u2013 Waakka31<\/a><\/p>\n Speaking on former Leeds star Jack Walker\u2019s TikTok account, Whittingham revealed that he had \u2018one year with York\u2019 confirmed at present, hinting that he has agreed a deal solely for the 2026 season as it stands.<\/p>\n York have been busy when it comes to recruitment for 2026. Their headline signing has arguably been Warrington Wolves forward Paul Vaughan, who will spearhead their new-look pack going into the new season.<\/p>\n Former St Helens outside back Jon Bennison has also signed up, along with Australian fullback Jordan Lipp and half-back Danny Richardson. However, York\u2019s recruitment is still understood to be some way from completion yet, with more signings to be announced.<\/p>\n The Knights open the new Super League season in February when they welcome reigning champions Hull KR to the LNER Community Stadium. Whittingham will hope to make a sufficient impression during pre-season to force Applegarth\u2019s hand and make his Super League debut in that game.<\/p>\n But after leaving Leeds, he will continue his career in North Yorkshire with the Knights, it appears.<\/p>\n