Leeds Rhinos have confirmed the appointment of Rohan Smith as their new head coach with immediate effect. The former Bradford Bulls coach is the man the Rhinos have identified to become Richard Agar's successor after a lengthy search on both sides of the world.
Smith, the nephew of former Leeds coach and current Hull KR boss Tony, joins the Rhinos from Australian side Norths Devils. Under his leadership, Norths won the Queensland Cup and Smith has also worked on the coaching staff of a number of NRL clubs after he returned Down Under following a spell in charge of the Bulls.
Smith took charge of Bradford just before the club were liquidated, ultimately ending his time in England. But he is now back in West Yorkshire after accepting the challenge of revitalising the Rhinos, who are languishing at the bottom of Super League after a start to the season which has seen them win just one of their first ten games in all competitions.
