Leeds Rhinos have handed out professional contracts to two of the most promising stars in their under-18s academy. Bailey Aldridge and Jake Higgins have performed well for both the academy and the reserves so far in 2022 and now, the Rhinos have acted swiftly to tie them down to professional deals.
Aldridge is the latest hooker to sign professionally at Leeds, having played his junior rugby with both Batley Boys and Kippax. Higgins hails from Castleford Panthers and the prop has made one appearance for Leeds' reserves side so far this season.
“It’s quite surreal to be honest," Aldridge said. "It’s been a dream of mine since I was five or six years old so I’m really proud to have got to this point now but there’s plenty more to go yet.
