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Leeds full-back Miller ruled out of Super League play-offs
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Leeds full-back Miller ruled out of Super League play-offs

September 9, 2026 at 03:30 PM
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Leeds Rhinos full-back Lachie Miller will miss the remainder of the Super League play-offs after suffering a hamstring injury.

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Leeds Rhinos will be without Lachie Miller for the Super League play-offs after head coach Brad Arthur revealed the star full-back will be sidelined for 10 to 12 weeks, due to a torn hamstring.  

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What happened

Leeds Rhinos have been dealt a significant blow ahead of the Super League play-offs with the news that full-back Lachie Miller has been ruled out due to a hamstring injury. The Australian, who has been a key figure for Leeds this season, is expected to face a spell on the sidelines, forcing head coach Rohan Smith into a reshuffle at the back. His absence comes at a critical juncture as Leeds chase Super League glory, with the play-off format offering little room for error.

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Losing a first-choice full-back at the sharp end of the season is a heavy blow for any club, and Miller's absence removes both a reliable last line of defence and a key attacking outlet from Leeds' kicking game. Rohan Smith will need to find a replacement who can cover sweeping duties, organise the back field and contribute to the Rhinos' ball-playing structure under pressure. Whether Leeds can adapt without Miller may well shape how far they go in the play-offs.

Impact

Leeds Rhinos lose their starting full-back for the Super League play-offs, weakening their back-field defence and ball-playing options.

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Leeds full-back Miller ruled out of Super League play-offs

Leeds Rhinos full-back Lachie Miller will miss the remainder of the Super League play-offs after suffering a hamstring injury.

Article summary

Leeds Rhinos have been dealt a significant blow ahead of the Super League play-offs with the news that full-back Lachie Miller has been ruled out due to a hamstring injury. The Australian, who has been a key figure for Leeds this season, is expected to face a spell on the sidelines, forcing head coach Rohan Smith into a reshuffle at the back. His absence comes at a critical juncture as Leeds chase Super League glory, with the play-off format offering little room for error.

Losing a first-choice full-back at the sharp end of the season is a heavy blow for any club, and Miller's absence removes both a reliable last line of defence and a key attacking outlet from Leeds' kicking game. Rohan Smith will need to find a replacement who can cover sweeping duties, organise the back field and contribute to the Rhinos' ball-playing structure under pressure. Whether Leeds can adapt without Miller may well shape how far they go in the play-offs.

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Sep 9, 2026, 3:30 PM
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Media Report
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