Leeds Rhinos have strengthened their long-term plans by signing Nick Cotric to a four-year deal from Catalans Dragons, with the 27-year-old set to join the club from 2027.
The move gives Leeds Rhinos a player with major top-level experience. Cotric has nearly 150 NRL appearances to his name, along with two seasons of Super League experience, making him one of the most seasoned additions to the squad planning around Brad Arthur and Ian Blease.
Cotric first made his NRL debut for Canberra Raiders in 2017 and went on to feature in the 2019 Grand Final. He also made his State of Origin debut for New South Wales in 2019 before later playing for Canterbury Bulldogs and then moving to Catalans ahead of the 2025 campaign.
For Leeds, the signing sits alongside the earlier announcement of Edenn Rogers-Smith and shows the club is continuing to shape its future group well in advance. Blease said both players offer different stories and different attributes, while Arthur pointed to Cotric’s experience, athleticism and understanding of what it takes to perform at the top level.
What Cotric brings to Leeds Rhinos
Cotric’s own words underline why the deal appealed to him. He described Leeds as a massive club with a strong history and a huge supporter base, and said the chance to work with Arthur and the coaching staff was a big factor in his decision. He also said he still feels he has plenty to offer and wants to help the club challenge for trophies.
That is the key point for Leeds Rhinos score watchers: this is not just a future signing for depth, but a player with the kind of background that should immediately raise expectations once he arrives. From 2027, Leeds will add a 27-year-old who has played at the highest level in the NRL, represented New South Wales and Australia, and already knows what it takes to compete in Super League.
