Leon Ruan (born 14 May 2003) is an English professional rugby league footballer who plays as a 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.Introducing Leon Ruan: Leeds Rhinos fan hoping to earn playing contract with hometown club
He played for Batley Boys as a junior.Batley Boys u12's narrow loss to Kippax
Ruan was part of Wakefield Trinity's Academy system.Bradford Bulls land Hull KR forward in latest recruitment move
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.NEWS | Leon Ruan signs for Leeds Rhinos
Doncaster RLFC (loan) In March 2024 Ruan was sent on loan from Leeds to Doncaster in Championship.NEWS | Leon Ruan signs for Dons
Halifax Panthers (loan) He played two games on loan from Rhinos at the Halifax Panthers in the second tier in May and June 2024.Loan Watch: Johnson and Ruan in action for Halifax and Hull
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.Ruan Joins On Loan
Hull KR He joined Hull Kingston Rovers on a two-year deal ahead of the 2025 Super League season.Leon Ruan signs two-year deal at Hull KR after successful trial
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.Ruan, Leon
Salford Red Devils (loan) He spent time on loan from Craven Park at the Salford Red Devils in the Super League.Hull KR duo Louix Gorman and Leon Ruan join Salford Red Devils on short-term loan
Bradford Bulls (loan) Ruan joined the Bradford Bulls on a season-long loan from Hull Kingston Rovers for the 2026 Super League season.Hull KR forward Leon Ruan completes Super League move
Bradford Bulls On 23 September 2026 it was confirmed that he had signed permanently for Bradford Bulls in the Super League
References
External links Kingston Rovers profile Super League profile Leeds Rhinos profile