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leeds Half-back Jake Connor has been crowned super league man of Steel For 2025.
The 30-year-old beat Wigan’s Jay Field and last year’s winner Mickey Lewis solution number He then became the first Leeds player to win the award. Zak Hardaker In 2015.
Connor enjoyed an excellent first season at Headingley, initially being selected as a utility player in the Rhinos’ spine.
Taking advantage of injuries to players such as Lachlan Miller and Matt Frawley, Connor established himself firmly at stand-off and had a major impact on his club’s return to the play-offs after a two-year absence.
He finished as the league’s third top points scorer with 181, including seven tries and 76 goals, and tallied 30 assists.
Wigan’s Eva Hunter was named Woman of Steel after their historic treble-winning campaign, while St Helens centre’s Harry Robertson was crowned Young Player of the Year.