BEN LITTLEWOOD has signed a new three-year deal with Leeds Rhinos. Littlewood’s journey has been different to most, having played schools rugby union before making the switch to rugby league. As well as featuring for Leeds’ reserves, Littlewood has gained experience with loans to Hunslet and, in Super League, York Knights this season. Littlewood said: “I’m really pleased to have signed this extension and to know I’ll be staying at the Rhinos until at least 2029. “Coming from rugby union, then playing at Lock Lane and getting the opportunity to come into the Rhinos system, it has been a massive journey for me.