Richard Agar was termed as Leeds Rhinos’ new head trainer for the 2020 year on a rolling 12-month contract, after spending as interim manager.
After Leeds missing 10 of their first 14 Super League games since Dave Furner was sacked in May agar was in temporary charge.
Leeds has been since directed by the France head trainer to seven wins from their succeeding 14 league matches and also the Rhinos are set to finish eighth.
Agar said:”I’ve thoroughly enjoyed working on this particular group of players and helping them turn the corner this season.
“This really is an outstanding club, both on and off the area, and it is our responsibility over the coming decades to once again challenge for honours over a sustained period.”
Agar confirmed to Sky Sports that he held”positive” talks with club chief executive Gary Hetherington and director of rugby Kevin Sinfield after last Sunday’s triumph in London Broncos, which efficiently secured their Super League status.
Following Agar’s appointment, Sinfield explained:”We’re delighted to be able to affirm Richard as our new Head Coach.
“The manner in which he’s conducted this year, during very hard circumstances, has shown us he is the right man for the job.
“We’re lucky to have the ability to call upon a few of the most experienced coaches in the game and importantly somebody who knows our players also understands the capacity for this group of young men.”
The 47-year-old began working as the assistant of Furner when James Lowes left the club in April for union and took on a temporary basis when the Australian was terminated.
The main objective of agar was to avoid relegation, which has been achieved with two games in hand.
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