The young playmaker has found a new club in the Championship.
Released Hull KR playmaker Lennie Ellis has signed a one-year deal with Championship side Sheffield Eagles, citing Rovers’ 2025 success as a key motivator in his next chapter.
The 20-year-old becomes Sheffield’s ninth new addition ahead of the 2026 campaign, joining the likes of former Hull KR players Matty Marsh, Will Oakes, George Griffin and Reiss Butterworth in Craig Lingard’s squad.
A product of Rovers’ youth system, Ellis made his professional debut away at Wigan Warriors in 2023 – his only official appearances for the Robins. He also featured in the 2025 pre-season Amsterdam Challenge against York Knights from the interchange bench, in front of a crowd of 2,715 in the Netherlands.
Capable of also playing hooker, he also featured for Whitehaven, Goole Vikings and London Broncos out on loan during his time at Sewell Group Craven Park.
“I’m buzzing to join. I heard the club’s going in the right direction and I’m really pleased to sign here,” Ellis said of his move to Sheffield.
“It’s been great to be part of the Hull KR side this year that won the treble, it’s kind of made me hungrier for success and hopefully it’s something I can bring with me to Sheffield for next year.”
Head coach Lingard added: “Lennie has got some good qualities about himself as a young half, and I’m really excited to see what he can do.
“He can also play a bit of nine, so hopefully he can step into the side and really develop his game this year.”