Leeds Rhinos have re-signed former captain Kallum Watkins from Salford Red Devils on a deal for the remainder of the 2025 Super League season.
The 34-year-old won the World Club Challenge, three Super League Grand Finals and two Challenge Cups with the Rhinos before leaving in 2019.
Watkins then had a short spell with NRL side Gold Coast Titans and joined Salford in 2020 after initially signing for Toronto Wolfpack before their demise.
“I am delighted to be coming back to the Rhinos where my career began,” he said.
“I would like to thank everyone at Salford Red Devils for the experiences we had shared together.
“It has been an incredibly tough season for everyone involved, from the players to the coaches and the staff at the Devils. I hope some resolution can be found in the coming weeks and months and the club can once again challenge in Super League.”
Watkins, who has won 29 England caps, will not be involved for either Salford or Leeds when the two sides face each other later this week.
Meanwhile, 21-year-old forward Toby Warren will move the other way as part of a loan deal, keeping him with Salford for the rest of the season.
