Richard Agar was the stand-out candidate for the Leeds Rhinos job, insists Kevin Sinfield

By Peter Smith
Published 9th Sep 2019, 15:40 BST
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OTHER CANDIDATES were spoken to, but Richard Agar is the right man for the job.

That was the message from Leeds Rhinos’ director of rugby Kevin Sinfield after Agar was confirmed as coach for 2020.

Agar has signed a 12-month rolling contract which will be reviewed at the end of next season.

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He is Rhinos’ ninth head coach of the summer era, which began in 1996 and was confirmed in the role a year and a day after his predecessor Dave Furner.

New Leeds Rhinos coach Richard Agar pictured at Emerald Headingley this morning.New Leeds Rhinos coach Richard Agar pictured at Emerald Headingley this morning.
New Leeds Rhinos coach Richard Agar pictured at Emerald Headingley this morning.

Under Agar, who was appointed on an interim basis in May, Rhinos have won seven of their 14 Betfred Super League fixtures and are set to finish eighth in the table.