New coach will want to see quick improvements after defeat to Hull KR if he is to commit long-term future

For 70 minutes there were plenty of moments of promise but despite the change of head coach, the final outcome was worryingly familiar for Leeds Rhinos and Brad Arthur. One of Super League’s most successful clubs have been wandering aimlessly since their eighth and most recent Grand Final victory in 2017.

The fact it will probably be seven years since they last tasted success at Old Trafford underlines the regression that has taken place at Headingley and the size of the job Arthur has inherited.