Richard Agar

Rohan Smith has transformed Leeds Rhinos' fortunes. (Picture: Ed Sykes/SWpix.com)

Leeds Rhinos chief Gary Hetherington explains why he took chance on Rohan Smith

Leeds Rhinos celebrate their play-off win in Perpignan. (Picture: Manuel Blondeau/SWpix.com)

Wigan v Leeds - Smith's battle-hardened side primed for high-stakes showdown

Leeds Rhinos' head coach Rohan Smith at the end of the match. Picture: John Clifton/SWpix.com

Painful lessons to be learned for Leeds Rhinos’ new coach

Double: Hull KR’s Ethan Ryan scores his second try in the convincing 32-10 win against Wakefield Trinity. Picture: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com

Smith sure Robins won’t be affected by his decision to leave

Rohan Smith held his first press conference as Leeds Rhinos head coach on Thursday morning. (Picture: Jonathan Gawthorpe)

Rohan Smith responds to speculation linking Tony Smith with Rhinos return

HEADING OFF: Leeds Rhinos Chief Executive Gary Hetherington Picture: James Hardisty

Leeds Rhinos: Hetherington heading to Australia in new coach search

Gary Hetherington, Chief Executive at Leeds Rhinos at Headingley.

Leeds Rhinos chief jets to Australia in hunt for new head coach

TOUGH START: Leeds Rhinos' interim head coach Jamie Jones-Buchanan speaks to the media following his side's defeat to Castleford Tigers on Saturday. PIcture: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com.

Rhinos have ‘underlying problems’ to sort says JJB

HEAD COACH: Tony Smith. Picture: Will Palmer/SWpix.com

Tony Smith plays down Leeds Rhinos links after Hull KR advance in Challenge Cup

Jamie Jones-Buchanan takes a training session as interim head coach of Leeds Rhinos in the wake of Richard Agar’s departure. (Picture: Phil Daly/SWPix.com)

Rhinos v Cas - Jamie Jones-Buchanan tipped to swim not sink by Rhyse Martin

Picture by Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com - 29/07/2021 - Rugby League - Betfred Super League Round 16 - Hull FC v Leeds Rhinos - MKM Stadium, Kingston upon Hull, England - File picture of Richard Agar who has stood down from his role of Leeds Rhinos's head coach today

Inside Rugby League - Agar's exit at Rhinos, Challenge Cup preview

READY FOR BATTLE: Josh Warrington, right, and Kiko Martinez, left, are pictured ahead of their big fight on Saturday. Picture: Simon Marper/PA Wire.

Warrington feels the ‘stars are all aligned’ for him to regain world title

Former Leeds Rhinos coach Brian McClennan.

Leeds Rhinos: James Jones-Buchanan aims to ‘cheer a few people up’

DANNY WARD: Is the bookies' favourite to become next Leeds Rhinos head coach. Picture: Alex Broadway/SWpix.com.

Danny Ward is made favourite to become next Leeds Rhinos head coach

Pre Season Friendley. Bradford Bulls v Leeds Rhinos. Rhinos assistant coaches Sean Long and Jamie Jones-Buchanan. 23rd January 2022. Picture : Jonathan Gawthorpe

Straight-talking Agar's exit best for both him and Leeds Rhinos

Former Leeds Rhinos coach Richard Agar. Picture: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com

‘Deflated’ Richard Agar exits as Leeds Rhinos hunt for new coach

RICHARD AGAR: Resigned as Leeds Rhinos head coach on Monday. Picture: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com.

Leeds Rhinos fans are saying the same thing following Richard Agar' resignation

RICHARD AGAR: Has stepped down as Leeds Rhinos head coach. Picture: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com

Richard Agar explains decision to step down as Leeds Rhinos head coach

RICHARD AGAR: Admits Leeds Rhinos' start to the season has not been good enough. Picture: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com

'Not good enough' admits Rhinos boss Agar

Ash Handley scores for Rhinos. Picture by Alex Whitehead/SWpix.com.

Salford 26 Rhinos 12: Pressure mounting on Agar after fifth league defeat

BAD NIGHT: Leeds Rhinos' Bodene Thompson is tackled by Salford Red Devils' Greg Burke, Andy Ackers and King Vuniyayawa Picture: Martin Rickett/PA

Salford 26 Leeds 12: Pressure mounts on Rhinos head coach Agar

PRESSURE is mounting on coach Richard Agar after Leeds Rhinos suffered their fifth defeat in six Betfred Super League games, going down miserably 26-12 at Salford Red Devils last night.

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Leeds Rhinos players looking dejected during the Betfred Super League match at Headingley Stadium, Leeds. Picture date: Thursday March 10, 2022. PA Photo. See PA story RUGBYL Leeds. Photo credit should read: Richard Sellers/PA Wire. RESTRICTIONS: Use subject to restrictions. Editorial use only, no commercial use without prior consent from rights holder.

‘Blame me’ says Agar as Rhinos are humbled

Morgan Gannon has penned a new deal at Leeds Rhinos. Picture: Tony Johnson.

Gannon is excited to commit his future to Leeds Rhinos

Leeds Rhinos' Liam Sutcliffe. Picture Bruce Rollinson

Leeds Rhinos are looking to celebrate milestones

HOME PAINS: Zane Tetevano shows his frustration after Leeds Rhinos' defeat to Catalans Dragons. Picture: Jonathan Gawthorpe.

Rhinos “hurting” after dour defeat to Catalans – Agar

Leeds Rhinos head coach Richard Agar (Simon Wilkinson/SWPIX)

Leeds Rhinos boss Richard Agar demands change in "attitude"

Leeds Rhinos full-back Richie Myler has had surgery and will be out for 10 weeks. Picture: Simon Wilkinson/SWpix.com.

Leeds Rhinos: Why injured Richie Myler feels lucky to be sidelined for ‘only 10 ...

Debut score: Blake Austin scores the Rhinos first try on his Super League debut for the club against Wigan Warriors. Picture: Bruce Rollinson

Agar blasts defensive effort as Rhinos lose

Short spell: James Benley's Rhinos debut was cut short by a red card, leading to a three-match suspension, which the club are considering an appeal against. Picture Tony Johnson

Leeds Rhinos pondering appeal against James Bentley’s three-match ban

Leeds Rhinos' Zane Tetevano goes over to score Leeds first try. (Picture: Tony Johnson)

Channel 4 and Warrington Wolves big winners as Leeds Rhinos are denied

Richie Myler was hurt in the first half of the loss to Warrington. Picture by Tony Johnson.

Rhinos injury woe after Warrington loss

Rhinos' Rhyuse Martin during today's game. Picture by Tony Johnson.

Rhinos boss pays tribute to Martin after father's death

Coach Richard Agar has paid an emotional tribute to Leeds Rhinos forward Rhyse Martin after revealing the tragic circumstances behind his appearance in today's round one defeat by Warrington Wolves.

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Leeds Rhinos coach Richard Agar. Picture: Simon Wilkinson/SWpix.com

Super League urged to stop ‘whinging’ and and make a good first impression on C4

Blake Austin is sin binned during the Tom Briscoe testimonial game against Hull FC.

Leeds Rhinos may appeal Blake Austin’s opening day suspension

Captain's joy: Kruise Leeming celebrates his try against Hull FC. Picture: Matthew Merrick Photography

Hull lose Connor to a suspected broken hand as Leeds ease home

Options: Corey Johnson is part of Richard Agar's first-team plans, but can also play on loan at Bradford Bulls. Picture by Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com

Agar keen to utilise talented rake Johnson

HEAD COACH: Brian McDermott. Picture: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com.

Leeds Rhinos and Featherstone renew dual-registration partnership for 2022

Sam Walters training at Headingley. Picture by Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com.

Walters ready to make Rhinos breakthrough

Blake Austin is expected to partner Aidan Sezer in the halves for Leeds Rhinos in Boxing Day's Festive Challenge against Wakefield Trinity. Picture: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com.

Rhinos to field near full-strength line-up for Festive Challenge against Trinity

Leeds Rhinos coach Richard Agar (ALLAN MCKENZIE/SWPIX)

Leeds Rhinos report Covid case and squad update

Leeds Rhinos’s Tom Briscoe takes part in winter training at Headingley, and knows he has a battle to earn a starting spot in Super League next season. Picture: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com

Tom Briscoe is centre of attention after losing No 2 shirt at Leeds Rhinos

Hunslet coach Alan Kilshaw

Leeds Rhinos pre-season game confirned

Leeds Rhinos and England Knights centre Harry Newman has signed a new three-year deal with the Headingley-based Super League club. Picture: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com.

Why Leeds Rhinos coach Richard Agar believes resigned Harry Newman can “scale th...

Rapid rise: Leeds Rhinos and England’s Poland-born forward Mikolaj Oledzki has made rapid progess in his career so far. Picture Tony Johnson

Rhinos are quick to extend Oledzki’s contract

STICKING AROUND: Leeds Rhinos' Richie Myler celebrates his try against Hull FC in July this year - he has agreed a new three-year deal to remain at Headingley. Picture: Jonathan Gawthorpe

‘Home boy’ Richie Myler happy to stay at Leeds Rhinos as he signs new three-year...

Incoming: David Fusitu’a dives in vain for the tryline playing for Tonga against Australia. He arrives for Leeds Rhinos next week (Picture: Andrew Cornaga / www.photosport.nz /SWpix.com)

New signing David Fusitu’a hands Leeds Rhinos a welcome boost

Settling in: New Leeds Rhinos signing James Bentley. Picture by Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com

Leeds Rhinos are starting from a position of strength

Leeds Rhinos coach Richard Agar, pictured left with assistant Sean Long, is envisaging a less torrid Super League season in 2022. Picture: Jonathan Gawthorpe/JPIMedia.

Rhinos coach Agar sets sights on 2022 after 'torrid' 2021

David Fusitu'a on the attack for Tonga against Australia in 2018. Picture: Andrew Cornaga/www.Photosport.nz.

Super League: World-class NRL winger David Fusitu’a completes Leeds Rhinos’ over...

Jamie Jones-Buchanan, left, with fellow assistant-coach Sean Long and Rhinos boss Richard Agar. Picture by Jonathan Gawthorpe.

Rhinos legends boost mental health campaign

Leeds Rhinos' Mikolaj Oledzki. Picture: Jonathan Gawthorpe

St Helens v Leeds Rhinos: Richard Agar plotting play-off upset

St Helens' Alex Walmsley is tackled by Catalan Dragons' Michael Mcilorum.

Alex Walmsley is not the only Saints threat to Leeds Rhinos, insists Richard Aga...

Leeds Rhinos' Richard Agar, far right, with Sean Long and Jamie Jones-Buchanan at Wigan last week. (JONATHAN GAWTHORPE)

Leeds Rhinos boss Richard Agar pondering switches for Super League semi-final

Alex Mellor believes Leeds Rhinos can pull off a Super League play-off semi-final shock against St Helens on Friday night. Picture: Steve Riding.

Leeds Rhinos: Mellor says underdogs got fire in their bellies

GRAND FINAL AIM: For Ash Handley and Leeds Rhinos. Picture: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com

Leeds Rhinos: 'Crazy' feeling to be one win from Grand Final, says Ash Handley

Leeds Rhinos head coach Richard Agar celebrates at the end. Picture: Jonathan Gawthorpe

Leeds Rhinos: ‘I love the way we defended’ admits Richard Agar after play-off wi...

CONFIDENT: Leeds Rhinos' head coach Richard Agar Picture by Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com

Wigan v Leeds – Agar backs Rhinos to rise to Super League play-off challenge

AIMING HIGH: Leeds Rhinos' Jack Broadbent scores his team's fifth try against Salford in June this year. Picture by Ed Sykes/SWpix.com

Leeds Rhinos: Rising all-rounder Jack Broadbent targets Grand Final

Ending on a high: Leeds Rhinos's Rob Lui scores his side's first try in the match against Hull KR. Picture by Will Palmer/SWpix.com

Leeds Rhinos coach Richard Agar jokes he’d like retiring matchwinner Rob Lui to ...

Jack Broadbent: Leeds Rhinos star tries to get away from Hull KR’s Kane Linnett last night. (Picture: PA)

Agar anticipates a different Wigan as Rhinos send Robins to Warrington