Huddersfield Giants sign hooker Kruise Leeming to a three-year contract
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 8, 2026, 3:20 PM
Last updated Sep 8, 2026

The Huddersfield Giants have secured the return of hooker Kruise Leeming on a three-year contract for next season. The 31-year-old moves from the Wigan Warriors following a loan spell during the 2026 season with the Catalans Dragons. Leeming recorded four tries across 26 appearances while playing for the Catalans Dragons this year. He previously began his professional career with the Giants and has prior experience working with head coach Jim Lenihan from their time at the Gold Coast Titans. According to director of rugby Andy Kelly, the club targeted Leeming for his running game and leadership qualities as they prepare for the upcoming campaigns.
- •Kruise Leeming joins the Huddersfield Giants on a three-year deal
- •The 31-year-old hooker spent the 2026 season on loan with the Catalans Dragons
- •Leeming tallied four tries in 26 appearances for the Catalans Dragons
- •The move reunites Leeming with Huddersfield head coach Jim Lenihan
- 3:20 PMYahoo Sports — Huddersfield re-sign hooker Leeming
"Huddersfield Giants re-sign Wigan Warriors hooker Kruise Leeming on a three-year contract for next season.
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