Leeds Rhinos coach Rohan Smith assesses 2 years in charge, says 'we've accomplished quite a bit'

www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk— Smith was unveiled as Rhinos’ 10th full-time head-coach of the summer era on April 20, 2022 and his first game was a defeat at Salford Red Devils on May 15. They were fifth in Betfred Super League and beaten Grand Finalists at the end of his debut season, but finished eighth last year, missing out on the play-offs. His record so far is 29 victories and 26 losses from 55 games, a winning percentage of 52.7. Rhinos have lost both their Challenge Cup ties under Smith and four wins from seven league...

www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk—Reasons for Ryan Hall's return revealed by Leeds Rhinos coach Rohan Smith: says loan deals possible. Hall will be 37 by the time he pulls on a Rhinos jersey next season, seven years after his previous appearance for the club. Despite his status as the fifth-highest try scorer in Leeds’ history, eyebrows were raised when Hall was signed for the final year of his playing career. However, Smith insisted the current Hull KR winger is being brought back because of what he can offer on and off the field. “We’ve been looking for experienced players to complement the youth that are coming through,”...

www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk—Angry Leeds Rhinos fans blame coach Rohan Smith for defeat, say Hull FC game 'must win' as pressure mounts. Two of the panel are now calling for coach Rohan Smith to go, with another two feeling it could be curtains if Rhinos lose Sunday’s game at Hull FC and the other is undecided. All agree last weekend’s 30-24 loss to Huddersfield Giants was a self-inflicted disaster which should not have happened. Here’s their latest thoughts on Rhinos’ recent poor form. GAVIN MILLER A good team doesn’t lose that game on Friday night and I’m afraid to say Leeds are not a good team. Incidentally, neither are the...

www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk—Leeds Rhinos coach Rohan Smith vows to change fans' minds after sacking calls. Smith guided Rhinos to the 2022 Betfred Super League Grand Final just four months after taking charge, but Leeds failed to qualify last season’s play-offs and the coach has been under increasing pressure from the terraces this season. There were chants of “get out of our club” at the end of last Sunday’s game at Hull FC - despite Rhinos’ 18-12 win - and Smith was questioned about that at his weekly preview press conference today (Tuesday). Asked if he was confident of getting the fans back...