Leeds Rhinos: Lachlan Miller signs new two-year contract

Australian full-back Lachlan Miller has agreed a new two-year contract with Leeds Rhinos until the end of the 2027 season, with the option for the club to extend it for a further 12 months.

Miller, 31, signed a three-year deal with the Rhinos when he joined the Super League side from NRL outfit Newcastle Knights for the 2024 season.

His old contract was due to expire after next season but the Rhinos have now tied him down for at least the next two campaigns.

Miller has thrived under coach Brad Arthur and finished last season as Super League’s top tackle breaker and the only player to average over 200m per game.

“I’m really pleased to have agreed a contract extension here at the Rhinos and I cannot wait for next season,” he told the Leeds website, external.

“The Rhinos have made my family and I feel so welcome and I know we’re on the brink of something special as a team. This feels like home and it’s great to have extended my contract.”

Leeds were beaten by St Helens in this season’s Super League elimination play-off match and Arthur believes Miller can help Rhinos progress further next term.

“Lachie has worked incredibly hard on his game this season and it was good to see him get the rewards for his hard work on the pitch,” said the head coach.

“He’s always looking to get his team on the front foot and never gives in. He constantly looks at ways he can get that extra metre or find the gap to put a team-mate away. I’m sure there’s even more to come from Lachie.”