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Richard Agar has stood down as head coach of Leeds Rhinos after one win in their opening six Super League games.
The 50-year-old took over in 2019 and led the Rhinos to the 2020 Challenge Cup, their first silverware since 2017.
However, their poor start to the season following high-profile recruitment of players such as Blake Austin and Aiden Sezer, led to Agar's departure.
Assistant coach Jamie Jones-Buchanan will take interim charge for Saturday's Challenge Cup tie against Castleford.
More to follow.