Richard Agar has been termed as Leeds Rhinos’ new head trainer for the 2020 year on a rolling contract.
Agar was in charge following Leeds lost 10 of the first 14 Super League games since Dave Furner was in May.
Leeds has been since guided by the France head coach to seven wins from their 14 league games and the Rhinos are set to finish eighth.
Agar said:”I’ve thoroughly enjoyed working for this group of players and helping them turn the corner this season.
“This is an outstanding clubboth on and off the field, and it’s our responsibility over the forthcoming years to once again challenge for honours over a sustained period.”
Agar confirmed to Sky Sports that he held”positive” talks with team chief executive Gary Hetherington and manager of Baseball Kevin Sinfield after last Sunday’s win in London Broncos, which effectively procured their Super League status.
After Agar’s appointment, Sinfield said:”We are thrilled to have the ability to affirm Richard as our new Head Coach.
“The manner in which he’s conducted this year, during very challenging circumstances, has shown us he is the perfect person for the job.
“We’re fortunate to have the ability to call upon a few of the most experienced trainers in the game and importantly somebody who knows our players also knows the capacity for the group of young men.”
The 47-year-old began working as the helper of Furner when James Lowes abandoned the club for rugby union in April and shot over on a temporary basis when the Australian was terminated.
Agar objective was to avoid relegation, which has been accomplished with two matches in hand.
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