Leeds Rhinos news: David Fusitu'a ruled out long-term but future undecided as key players miss Hull FC clash


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www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk— Smith has also confirmed Rhinos will be without centre Harry Newman for Sunday’s visit to Hull FC after he suffered a back problem in last Friday’s defeat by Huddersfield Giants. Concussion victims Tom Holroyd, James Bentley and Morgan Gannon remain on the casualty list, but Ash Handley could be included when Rhinos’ initial 21-man squad is named on Friday. Fusitu’a made his first appearance of the season in last week’s game, following knee surgery, but limped off early in the second half after...

www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk—Hull FC v Leeds Rhinos players ruled out and potential return dates as 18 miss big clash. Eight of Rhinos’ first team squad have been ruled out of the crunch clash, but Hull have 10 players on their casualty list and six players with a squad number in the 30s or 40s are in contention for this weekend’s meeting. For Rhinos, the main concerns are in the three-quarters, where they are missing numbers two, three and five. Here’s who is definitely unavailable on Sunday – for both teams – and when they could be back on the field.

www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk—Latest Hull FC v Leeds Rhinos rugby league team news and 21-man squads. Outside-back Riley Lumb and second-row Ben Littlewood have been drafted into Rhinos’ initial squad for today’s (Sunday) visit to Hull FC and will make their debut if selected. The 21 also includes full-back Alfie Edgell, with two Betfred Super League appearances to his name and centre Ned McCormack who made his first team debut against Warrington Wolves earlier this month. A fifth 19-year-old in the squad is half-back Jack Sinfield. He is yet to appear this season, but has featured 11 times...

www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk—Leeds Rhinos star Rhyse Martin predicts 'best game of year' from Hull FC amid uncertainty over own future. The goal-kicking forward reckons Hull will pull out all the stops at MKM Stadium on Sunday as they bid to turn their season around and pile more pressure on out of sorts Leeds. Hull began the round second from bottom of Betfred Super League, having won only one of their nine league and cup matches this term. That victory came in the final seconds against winless London Broncos and they have conceded at least 50 points in four of their last five matches. Ex-Rhinos boss Tony Smith left the club...