Henry left the NRL at the end of last season after he was sacked from the Titans.

Inside Sport understands Leigh, who were relegated from Super League at the end of 2017, approached the 57-year-old to take over the club.

But Henry knocked back the offer to remain in Australia.

Vastly experienced, Henry has had stints in charge of Canberra, North Queensland and Gold Coast.

A former Raiders lower-grade player, he was named Dally M Coach of the Year in 2008.