A DELIGHTED Brad Arthur lauded the character of his Leeds Rhinos side after they overcame considerable adversity to spoil Salford Red Devils’ takeover party.Any questions about the resolve of this Leeds squad that may have arisen on the back of their underwhelming 14-12 loss to Wakefield Trinity were emphatically put to rest inside a sunny Salford Community Stadium as the visitors defied injury woes and an early deficit to run out convincing winners.

A fresh report from the Daily Telegraph in Australia has suggested that the Rhinos have tabled a mind-blowing ten-year contract extension to Arthur to tie him down long-term. The

BRAD ARTHUR has revealed that Ethan Clark-Wood has come into his sights before – when he was Parramatta Eels head coach. The 24-year-old came though the youth system of NRL side Penrith Panthers and has also played at St George Illawarra and Sydney Roosters during his development.

Brad Arthur has challenged Leeds Rhinos to make an early statement at Headingley when Wakefield Trinity visit on Saturday.

Leeds Rhinos paid a heavy price for their 32-6 win over Salford Red Devils today, with key men Brodie Croft and Cam Smith picking up serious injuries. Croft took a head knock late into the second-half,