Rhinos Netball confirm departing players

Leeds Rhinos Netball have confirmed the nine players from their 2023 squad who have left the club.

Brie Grierson, who was part of the Rhinos' first-ever side in 2021, has left the club after three seasons with her hometown team.  Nia Jones, who captained the team in 2023, Elle McDonald, Rosie Harris, Paige Reed and Millie Sanders have also left after one season with the Rhinos.  Ellie Bird, who retired at the end of last season has returned home to New Zealand and Jemma Donaghue has also moved back home to Australia following her spell with the Rhinos at the latter stages of the season.  Vicki Oyesola, who was one of the first signings for the club and co-captained the team in 2022 and was last year’s player of the season has confirmed her move to Saracens for next season.  Training partners Britt Coleman and Millie Roscoe have also left the club.

Dan Busfield, Franchise Director for Leeds Rhinos Netball, paid tribute to the departing players: “Each of the players who are leaving have made an important contribution to our club and I would like to thank them all for everything they gave to the Rhinos during their time in blue and amber. They leave with our best wishes and good luck for the future.”