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Leeds Rhinos have signed Australian centre Ethan Clark-Wood on a one-year contract on the eve of the 2025 Super League season.
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.
He joins ahead of Saturday’s season opener against Wakefield Trinity having trained in pre-season with Gold Coast Titans.
“I first spoke to [head coach] Brad Arthur on the phone last Tuesday so it has happened very quickly,” he told the club website.
“Brad asked me about what I wanted from my career and he told me what he was looking for from me. It was a good conversation and it really made my mind up.”
Clark-Wood had been due to play for Tweed Seagulls in the Hostplus Cup in 2025 prior to his transfer to Headingley.
His arrival comes after Maika Sivo suffered a season-ending injury in a pre-season friendly, ruling out of the entire 2025 campaign before he had even made his first senior appearance for the club.
“Up until this year, I had never lived away from home but it has been good over the last few months to be at Tweed and get used to that. I suppose it was good taster to move away and I feel I am ready for this opportunity to come to England,” Clark-Wood added.
“I feel like it was good to compete with the Gold Coast boys in pre-season. That has primed and prepared me to come over to England and show what I can do.”