Leeds Rhinos coach Rohan Smith and his Leeds United counterpart Jesse Marsch have promised to work together in the years to come for the benefit of both of the city's sporting teams. Smith and Marsch have met one another regularly in recent weeks, particularly in and around the Rhinos' run to the Super League Grand Final last month.
With both men self-confessed fans of many other sports beyond their own, the duo are looking to forge a strong bond between Leeds' two big sporting brands. Smith, who recently attended a training session at Thorp Arch, admitted he is already learning new methods and principles from Marsch and the world of football he will integrate into the Rhinos' preparations for 2023.
"It was great to see practice out there earlier and see how things get done," he told the Rugby League World Cup. "Setting the scene and the culture, and seeing how the players interact, you can learn a lot from that and see how the environment is led. It gets me excited about our pre-season ahead, to get some new ideas and new exposure."
