Brad Arthur poaches Keenan Palasia from Gold Coast Titans after club agrees to release prop early

Reagan Campbell-Gillard's arrival at the Gold Coast Titans has led to the departure of Keenan Palasia as the former Broncos prop heads to the Super League.

The Samoan international will join forces with former Eels coach Brad Arthur at Leeds Rhinos on a two-year deal.

"Keenan arrives with a lot of experience of playing in the NRL, with nearly 70 games under his belt, and I think he will complement the options we already have in our forward pack," Arthur said in a statement.

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"Having spoken to him, I know he is excited about starting his new life in England with the Rhinos and I think he will become a firm fan favourite with his style of play."

Palasia played 53 matches at the Broncos, including the 2023 grand final defeat to Penrith.

He featured in 15 matches for the Titans but appears to have been deemed surplus to requirements by coach Des Hasler.

The Titans agreed to release Palasia from the final year of his contract so he could head to AMT Headingley immediately.

"I'm excited for a fresh start and to begin my next journey in a new country but most of all, I am looking forward to wearing the Rhinos jersey," Palasia said.

The prop could feature in England in November if selected for Samoa's Test series against England.