Arthur Staniland RIP

It was with much regret that the club has learned of the death of former player Arthur Staniland, aged 86, on 7th June 2013.

Arthur made his debut for Leeds aged just 16 on New Years Day 1944 at York.

He went on to make 95 first team appearances, scoring 49 tries, in a career that was unfortunately often blighted by injuries.
Also, in the last years of the Second World War, with a national shortage of professional players, Arthur had a loan spell with Oldham.

His most successful season with Leeds was probably in 1951-52 when he scored 17 tries. As well as playing for the first team, he was also a regular in the successful Leeds 'A' team winning several 'A' team leagues and cups.

He left Leeds in December 1952 along with Harold Oddy as part of the deal that saw George Broughton transfer to the club from Castleford. He went on to play for Castleford between 1952 - 1956, before coaching roles (first and 'A' teams) at Halifax, Batley & Bramley (1956 - 1972).

We would like to pass on our deepest sympathies and condolences to his family and friends at this time.
Source : http://www.therhinos.co.uk