Sinfield pledges future to Leeds

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The 26-year-old has previously attracted interest from Guinness Premiership clubs but says he is not interested in switching from league to union.

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Sinfield will go head to head with Bradford's Gloucester-bound Lesley Vainikolo on Friday, a derby clash that will the Bulls winger make his final appearance in Super League.

Sinfield, who illustrated his versatility with a stellar display at stand-off in Great Britain's 42-14 Frontline Test victory against France last week, has previously turned down lucrative offers from Premiership clubs.

The 26-year-old loose forward said: "I've got a year left on my contract at Leeds, I'm very happy here and I don't want to go anywhere.

"I'd never say never, and if the opportunity arises in the past then you never know, but I'd like to finish my career here. I'm very happy at Leeds."

A 22,000 sell-out crowd is expected for the derby clash which will see Vainikolo come under the spotlight in his final Super League game.

The giant winger, nicknamed 'The Volcano', will join Gloucester next week - but not before trying to add to his remarkable tally of 148 tries in 151 appearances for the club.

Sinfield added: "I wish we didn't have to face Les on Friday - I wish he'd gone to Gloucester already!

"But what a legend he's been for the game and I think he will fare very similarly in union to how he's done in league.

"It's a great move for him and, though it may take a bit of time to get used to it, with ball in hand I think he'll be devastating."

Vainikolo's bulldozing runs down Bradford's left flank, intimidating and inspiring in equal measure, are legendary.

And according to Sinfield, Premiership defences will also struggle to cope with the former Canberra Raiders man.

"I don't know whether Premiership defences will be able to handle him," said Sinfield.

"Playing on the wing should help Les. When you play in the pack and move from league to union then it's very, very difficult.

"But the further you're out on the fringes then the easier it should be."