Ash Handley

Leeds have enjoyed a strong season despite their late challenges. (Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com)

Arthur pays no attention to mood music ahead of Old Trafford shootout
For a long time, Leeds Rhinos appeared to be on an Old Trafford collision course with Wigan Warriors.

Ash Handley has suffered a crushing play-off blow. (Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com)

Arthur issues upbeat response to Rhinos' untimely injury crisis

Ash Handley has joined Leeds' casualty list in a devastating blow to their title hopes. (Photo: Callum Pilkington/SWpix.com)

Rhinos' Grand Final hopes hit by fresh injury blow as star man ruled out

Playmaker: Lachie Miller of Leeds Rhinos conducts an attack in the recent game with Leigh Leopards. Former Rhino Gareth Ellis thinks they will miss his creativity in the play-offs.

Gareth Ellis fears Leeds Rhinos' Grand Final hopes undermined by key absentee

Ash Handley has enjoyed a strong season at club level. (Photo: Callum Pilkington/SWpix.com)

Handley on his England hopes, McDermott's plans and Rhinos' Grand Final bid

Brad Arthur is not overly concerned about Leeds' recent form. (Photo: Olly Hassell/SWpix.com)

Arthur calls on Rhinos to silence doubters amid fatigue concerns

Lachie Miller's season is over. (Photo: Olly Hassell/SWpix.com)

Rhinos lose Miller for play-offs as Arthur opts for experienced replacement

Wigan were at their irrepressible best at Headingley. (Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com)

Trophy wait goes on after damaging defeat for Rhinos

The Rhinos celebrate a Magic win. (Photo: Olly Hassell/SWpix.com)

Arthur's standards remain sky high despite Rhinos rout of Bulls

Leeds were too good for their rivals in Liverpool. (Photo: Alex Whitehead/SWpix.com)

Magic Weekend rivalry returns but Rhinos remain a class apart

Chris Hankinson roars with delight after scoring a try. (Photo: Olly Hassell/SWpix.com)

Rhinos make their statement by staying true to Arthur's vision

Leeds were big winners again on Friday night. (Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com)

Free-scoring Rhinos march on with statement win

Daryl Powell is looking forward to the quarter-finals. (Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com)

Powell issues 'bring it on' message ahead of Challenge Cup draw

Wakefield were too strong for their rivals. (Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com)

Powell reflects on Belle Vue 'theatre' after Trinity shine bright against Leeds

Daryl Powell has called on Wakefield to reproduce last week's defensive display when Leeds visit. (Photo: Olly Hassell/SWpix.com)

Powell calls on Wakefield to 'rattle' Rhinos as Arthur embraces Cup magic

Brad Arthur is taking the positives from Leeds' early injury problems. (Photo: Olly Hassell/SWpix.com)

Leigh v Leeds - Arthur sees opportunity in early adversity

Jake Connor has been ruled out of the Leigh trip through injury. (Photo: Alex Whitehead/SWpix.com)

Connor injury compounds Rhinos selection woes ahead of Leigh opener

Ash Handley has spent his entire career with his hometown club. (Photo: Olly Hassell/SWpix.com)

'Still a lot to achieve' - Handley commits long-term future to Rhinos

Brad Arthur welcomes back a raft of influential players for the first round of the players. (Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com)

'Injects a bit of confidence' - Arthur welcomes return of key Rhinos quartet

Leeds are ready for one final push at the end of a long regular season. (Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com)

No rest for Rhinos as importance of Wigan game made clear

Cameron Smith has endured a frustrating season. (Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com)

Rhinos dealt Smith play-off blow as Arthur provides injury latest
Leeds Rhinos co-captain Cameron Smith is set to miss the rest of the Super League campaign with a troublesome back injury.
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SIDELINED: Leeds Rhinos' Ash Handley is ruled out for Saturday's Super League clash with Hull FC. Picture by Olly Hassell/SWpix.com

Rhinos hit by injury blow ahead of Hull showdown

Leeds head coach Brad Arthur was very understated in the way he told his players he was signing a new deal with Rhinos (Picture: SWPix)

How understated Arthur broke news on his future to Leeds Rhinos players

CATCH ME IF YOU CAN: Wakefield's Max Jowitt makes a breaks free from the grasp of Leeds Rhinos' Kallum Watkins to score a try at Headingley. Picture: Alex Whitehead/SWpix.com

Rhinos channel Burrow spirit as belief continues to grow

Getting to grips: Hull FC's Herman Ese'ese has been an integral of their revival this season, one they look to continue at Newcastle on Sunday.

How Herman Ese'ese looks to continue Hull FC revival at Magic Weekend

Hull KR demonstrated their powers of recovery against Leeds. (Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com)

Peters hails Robins' resilience as Arthur laments Leeds' lack of killer instinct

Willie Peters aired his frustration despite coming out on the right side of the result. (Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com)

Hull KR and Leeds coaches in agreement after controversial Headingley clash

Elliot Minchella rallies his team during Hull KR's thrilling win at Headingley. (Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com)

Hull KR show champion qualities to steal points in dramatic contest at Leeds

Ash Handley will continue at centre for Leeds Rhinos despite Maika Sivo's injury. (Photo: Tony Johnson)

Arthur discusses prospect of Rhinos recruitment after making Handley call

Maika Sivo's debut season has been wrecked by a serious knee injury. (Photo: Simon Wilkinson/SWpix.com)

Rhinos to assess options after Sivo suffers cruel injury blow

Lachie Miller will watch the start of the season from the sidelines. (Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com)

Miller to miss start of season after fresh injury setback

Brad Arthur has been in charge at Headingley since July. (Photo: John Clifton/SWpix.com)

Brad Arthur makes Rhinos captaincy call ahead of first full Super League season
Cameron Smith and Ash Handley will share captaincy duties at Leeds Rhinos next year after Brad Arthur opted for a change of approach.
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Evasive action: England's Harry Newman avoids the challenge of Samoa's John Asiata during last Sunday's opening Test match.

England v Samoa: Harry Newman relishing familiar territory of Headingley

Jordan Rapana is on his way to Hull FC. (Photo: Mark Nolan/Getty Images)

Brad Arthur talks Rhinos recruitment as he confirms Jordan Rapana play

Opportunity: Huddersfield Giants' Oliver Wilson has earned his first England call-up for the mid-season Test with France. (Picture: Ed Sykes/SWPix.com)

Surprise call-ups in England RL squad to face France

Leeds show their dejection at full-time. (Photo: Bruce Rollinson)

Hull FC 18 Rhinos 10 - Rohan Smith on borrowed time as season reaches nadir

Leeds celebrate Ash Handley's try. (Photo: John Clifton/SWpix.com)

Rhinos win but fail to convince in low-quality derby

Hull KR celebrate Peta Hiku's try. (Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com)

Peters backs Litten to seize 'significant moment' and reach next level

Hull KR celebrate Jesse Sue's opening try. (Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com)

Hull KR 22 Leeds 12 - Litten guides Robins to victory to show he is main man

Rohan Smith was frustrated despite a winning start for Leeds. (Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com)

'Atmosphere killer' - Rohan Smith left exasperated by long delays in Salford win

The Rhinos celebrate Sam Lisone's winning try. (Photo: Danny Lawson/PA Wire)

Leeds 22 Salford 16 - All about the win as Rohan Smith's side pass first test

Wigan ran riot in the sun. (Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com)

Everything Smith said on crowd reaction, recruitment and long-term optimism

Leeds were humiliated by their rivals. (Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com)

Rhinos 0 Warriors 50 - Hosts slump to record home defeat as gulf underlined

Tui Lolohea celebrates scoring Huddersfield's third try. (Photo: Ed Sykes/SWpix.com)

Giants take spoils but play-offs a long shot for both sides

MAGIC MOMENT: Hull KR celebrates after Brad Schneider kicks the golden point to win the match. Picture by Bruce Rollinson

Rhinos floored as Schneider kicks Hull KR to victory with golden point

Picture by Olly Hassell/SWpix.com - 09/07/2023 - Rugby League - Betfred Super League - Salford Red Devils v Leeds Rhinos - AJ Bell Stadium, Salford, England - Leeds’ Richie Myler, James Mcdonnell, Tom Holroyd and James Bentley celebrating his sides victory

Salford Red Devils 14 Leeds Rhinos 16: ‘Gritty’ win delights Rohan Smith

Sam Lisone has added another year to his contract. (Photo: Ed Sykes/SWpix.com)

'Beginning to show what he can do' - Leeds reward overseas forward with new deal

Ash Handley celebrates a try against Hull FC. (Photo: Alex Whitehead/SWpix.com)

'I love this club' - Ash Handley commits future to Leeds Rhinos

Picture by Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com - 26/05/2023 - Rugby League - Betfred Super League Round 13 - Leeds Rhinos v St Helens - Headingley Stadium, Leeds, England - St Helens's Louie McCarthy-Scarsbrook is tackled by Leeds's Cameron Smith & Tom Holroyd.

Leeds 12 St Helens 13: Injury-hit Rhinos suffer painful golden point defeat

Ash Handley could return at full-back. (Photo: Alex Whitehead/SWpix.com)

Rhinos v St Helens - Rohan Smith considers new-look spine for Headingley date

England's post-match celebrations were muted. (Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com)

England v France an exercise in futility but there is no easy solution - comment

George Williams showed his class against France. (Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com)

England ratings - Ash Handley and George Williams stand out in rout of France

Ash Handley will earn his first Test cap this weekend. (Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com)

Rhinos winger Handley out to make mark after rocky road to England honours

Tom Holroyd has yet to miss a game for Leeds Rhinos this season. (Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com)

Wane talks up Rhinos duo Holroyd and Handley ahead of France Test

Mikey Lewis has enjoyed a strong start to the season in Hull KR colours. (Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com)

Hull KR and Leeds Rhinos stars named in England 19-man squad for France clash

Proving his point: Leeds’ Tom Holroyd runs in for a try against Hull despite starting the game on the bench. (Picture: Alex Whitehead/SWPix.com)

Rohan Smith increases uncle Tony's woes as Leeds Rhinos defeat Hull FC

Ashton Golding has suffered an injury blow. (Photo: Alex Whitehead/SWpix.com)

Rhinos and Giants confirm major injury blows ahead of Headingley showdown

Shaun Wane will get another crack at a World Cup. (Photo: John Clifton/SWpix.com)

Shaun Wane delivers warning to Harry Newman as he prepares to blood Leeds centre

Ash Handley was Rhinos' top try scorer last season, with 17. Picture by Bruce Rollinson.

Looking good: Rhinos shining in pre-season says Handley

Derrell Olpherts has swapped Castleford for Leeds. (Picture: John Clifton/SWpix.com)

Leeds new boy Derrell Olpherts keen to show versatility after completing move

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