Leeds Rhinos secure return of former captain Kallum Watkins from Salford
The 34 year old is returning to Headingley for an undisclosed fee
Last updated 8th Apr 2025
Former Leeds Rhinos captain Kallum Watkins is set for a return to Headingley after signing from Salford Red Devils for an undisclosed fee.
He came through the academy ranks to make his first team debut in 2008, climbing through the ranks to take his place among the World Club Challenge and Grand Final winning team in 2012.
He was also part of the squad that captured the Challenge Cup in 2014 and secured the treble in 2015.
Watkins took over the captaincy from Danny McGuire in 2018 but was later sidelined with a knee injury, ultimately opting to join NRL side Gold Coast Titans in 2019.
Speaking to the Rhinos website, Watkins said: “I am delighted to be coming back to the Rhinos where my career began."
"I would like to thank everyone at Salford Red Devils for the experiences we had shared together. It has been an incredibly tough season for everyone involved, from the players to the coaches and the staff at the Devils.
"I hope some resolution can be found in the coming weeks and months and the club can once again challenge in Super League.
"The Rhinos also holds a special place in my career having started out in the Academy at the club and achieved so much.
"I am looking forward to working with Brad Arthur and getting to know the current squad with the aim of getting the Rhinos back to where we want to be.”