Debut: Vs Warrington Wolves (H) 05/04/2024

The Rhinos secured a major junior signing coup with the capture of England U18 Rugby Union international Ned McCormack in 2023 and within a year, the outside back was promoted into the first team.

Only 12 months after joining the club, McCormack impressed the Rhinos coaching staff enough to train with the first team during pre-season for the 2024 season and was awarded the number 31 shirt. He rewarded the faith shown in him by the club as he made his Super League debut in the Rhinos' home clash with Warrington in round seven, and he went on to play twice more against Leigh and the Wolves in a try-scoring appearance at the Halliwell Jones Stadium.

The back caught the attention of Premiership Rugby Union clubs with his performances for England in 2023, having come through the Yorkshire Academy. A pupil at Woodhouse Grove School, he opted to turn his back on the fifteen-man code to follow his dream of playing Rugby League for his home town club, Leeds Rhinos alongside his younger brother Fergus. 

The centre made his Academy bow in a win over Bradford Bulls Academy at Odsal, scoring his first try in the 50-32 win, before finishing the season with five tries in as many games.

Alongside his first team action in 2024, McCormack also recorded four tries in five Reserves appearances for the Rhinos, plus he featured on dual registration at Halifax Panthers three times in the Betfred Championship, scoring one try in a win over Doncaster.

He has previously played junior Rugby League with Farnley Falcons and Leeds Leopards.