Forward O’Donnell returns to Leigh after NRL spell

Australian forward Kai O'Donnell returns to Leigh Leopards after a spell in the NRL with North Queensland Cowboys.

BBC Sport

Published: Friday, 6 November 2026 at 1:13 PM

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Forward Kai O'Donnell will rejoin Leigh Leopards for the 2027 Super League season after leaving the NRL.
O'Donnell spent the last two seasons playing in Australia with the North Queensland Cowboys.
The 27-year-old previously scored 31 tries in 77 appearances during a three-year stint with Leigh.

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Kai O'Donnell will return to Super League club Leigh Leopards for the 2027 season following a two-year spell in Australia's NRL. The 27-year-old Australian second-row forward spent the past two seasons playing for the North Queensland Cowboys before agreeing to rejoin his former team.

O'Donnell previously played three seasons with Leigh, scoring 31 tries across 77 appearances. During his initial stint, he helped the club earn promotion from the Championship in 2022 and win the Challenge Cup in 2023.

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Forward O’Donnell returns to Leigh after NRL spell

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