Leon Ruan

Leon Ruan
Personal information
Full nameLeon Ruan
Born (2003-05-14) 14 May 2003 (age 23)
Height6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Weight16 st 3 lb (103 kg)
Playing information
PositionSecond-row
Club
Years Team Pld T G FG P
2022 Doncaster 21 6 0 0 24
2023–24 Leeds Rhinos 11 1 0 0 4
2023(loan) → Bradford Bulls 2 0 0 0 0
2024(loan) → Doncaster 1 0 0 0 0
2024(loan) → Halifax Panthers 2 0 0 0 0
2024(loan) → Hull FC 4 0 0 0 0
2026 Hull Kingston Rovers 0 0 0 0 0
2025(loan) → Featherstone Rovers 1 0 0 0 0
2025(loan) → Salford Red Devils 5 0 0 0 0
2026(loan) → Bradford Bulls 12 1 0 0 4
2027– Bradford Bulls 0 0 0 0 0
Total 59 8 0 0 32
Source:
As of 23 September 2026

Leon Ruan (born 14 May 2003) is an English professional rugby league footballer who plays as a second-row forward for the Bradford Bulls.

He previously played for Doncaster in RFL League One and the Leeds Rhinos in the Super League. Ruan spent time on loan from Leeds at Doncaster and the Halifax Panthers in the RFL Championship as well as Hull FC in the top flight. He spent time on loan from Hull KR at Featherstone Rovers in the Championship and the Salford Red Devils in the Super League.

Background

Ruan was born in Leeds, West Yorkshire, England and grew up in Morley, West Yorkshire.

He played for Batley Boys as a junior.

Ruan was part of Wakefield Trinity's Academy system.

Career

Doncaster RLFC

Ruan made his debut for Doncaster in February 2022 against Whitehaven in the League 1.

Leeds Rhinos

His 2022 season with the Dons earned him a move to the Leeds Rhinos in the Super League, signing a three-year deal from the following season.

Doncaster RLFC (loan)

In March 2024 Ruan was sent on loan from Leeds to Doncaster in Championship.

Halifax Panthers (loan)

He played two games on loan from Rhinos at the Halifax Panthers in the second tier in May and June 2024.

Hull FC (loan)

Ruan spent more time away from Headingley, spending the final few months of the 2024 Super League season on loan at Hull FC.

Hull KR

He joined Hull Kingston Rovers on a two-year deal ahead of the 2025 Super League season.

He was amongst 9 other players who left Hull KR at the end of the 2026 season

Featherstone Rovers (loan)

Ruan spent time on loan from Hull KR at Featherstone Rovers in the Championship.

Salford Red Devils (loan)

He spent time on loan from Craven Park at the Salford Red Devils in the Super League.

Bradford Bulls (loan)

Ruan joined the Bradford Bulls on a season-long loan from Hull Kingston Rovers for the 2026 Super League season.

Bradford Bulls

On 23 September 2026 it was confirmed that he had signed permanently for Bradford Bulls in the Super League

References

  1. ↑ "Player Summary: Leon Ruan". Rugby League Records. Rugby League Record Keepers' Club.
  2. ↑ Rugby League Project
  3. ↑ Introducing Leon Ruan: Leeds Rhinos fan hoping to earn playing contract with hometown club
  4. ↑ Batley Boys u12's narrow loss to Kippax
  5. ↑ Bradford Bulls land Hull KR forward in latest recruitment move
  6. ↑ NEWS | Leon Ruan signs for Leeds Rhinos
  7. ↑ NEWS | Leon Ruan signs for Dons
  8. ↑ Loan Watch: Johnson and Ruan in action for Halifax and Hull
  9. ↑ Ruan Joins On Loan
  10. ↑ Leon Ruan signs two-year deal at Hull KR after successful trial
  11. ↑ Ben Olawumi (14 Sep 2026). "Hull KR announce 10 end-of-season departures including overseas duo". Love Rugby League. Retrieved 15 Sep 2026.
  12. ↑ Ruan, Leon
  13. ↑ Hull KR duo Louix Gorman and Leon Ruan join Salford Red Devils on short-term loan
  14. ↑ Hull KR forward Leon Ruan completes Super League move
  15. ↑ Ben Olawumi (23 Sep 2026). "Super League ins and outs for 2027: Every confirmed signing and departure". Love Rugby League.