2026 NRL Player Movements

We track all the player movements - who's in, who's out, who's contracted to your club's top 30, and who's not for the 2026 NRL season.

The 2026 NRL season is shaping up to be one of the most dynamic in recent memory, with every club making significant moves to bolster their squads. From major spine changes to crucial depth signings, the transfer market has been exceptionally active. Teams like the Bulldogs and Dragons have executed ambitious recruitment drives, securing key playmakers and representative forwards, while the Knights have stunned the competition with high-profile signings like halfback Dylan Brown. Meanwhile, the defending premiers Brisbane will largely rely on internal development while managing the departure of key veterans. The race for the title will hinge on how quickly the new recruits can gel with their new clubs, setting the stage for a compelling year of rugby league.

Key

- player has officially signed for the club from 2026

- all players contracted to the club in 2026

 - off contract at the end of 2025

- all players who are officially leaving the club at the end of 2025

- all players signed to development contracts over coming years

PO = Player option

CO = Club option

MO = Mutual option

If we've missed something, let us know by shooting an email to media@leagueunlimited.com.

	Grant Anderson (Melbourne), Tom Duffy (North Qld), Aublix Tawha (Dolphins)
	Adam Reynolds, Aublix Tawha, Ben Hunt, Ben Talty, Ben Te Kura, Billy Walters, Blake Mozer, Brendan Piakura, Corey Jensen, Cory Paix, Deine Mariner, Delouise Hoeter, Ezra Mam, Gehamat Shibasaki, Grant Anderson, Jack Gosiewski, Jaiyden Hunt, Jesse Arthars, Jordan Riki, Josh Rogers, Josiah Karapani, Kotoni Staggs, Patrick Carrigan, Payne Haas, Reece Walsh, Tom Duffy, Xavier Willison COACH: Michael Maguire CAPTAIN: Adam Reynolds
	Tyson Smoothy (Wakefield), Selwyn Cobbo (Dolphins), Jock Madden (Wests Tigers), Fletcher Baker (Canterbury), Kobe Hetherington (Manly), Martin Taupau (retired), Israel Leota (rugby union), Coby Black (Canberra)
2027 Moves	Gains: Jonah Pezet (Parramatta)

	Jayden Brailey (Newcastle), Sione Finau (St Geo Illa), Daine Laurie (Penrith), Coby Black (Brisbane)
	Ata Mariota, Chevy Stewart, Coby Black, Corey Horsburgh, Daine Laurie, Ethan Sanders, Ethan Strange, Hudson Young, Jake Clydsdale, Jayden Brailey, Joseph Tapine, Joe Roddy, Josh Papalii, Kaeo Weekes, Matt Timoko, Matty Nicholson, Michael Asomua, Morgan Smithies, Myles Martin, Noah Martin, Owen Pattie, Savelio Tamale, Sebastian Kris, Simi Sasagi, Sione Finau, Tom Starling, Vena Patuki-Case, Xavier Savage, Zac Hosking COACH: Ricky Stuart CAPTAIN: Joseph Tapine
	Corey Harawira-Naera, Vena Patuki-Case
	Jamal Fogarty (Manly), Pasami Saulo, Trey Mooney (Newcastle), Albert Hopoate (Warrington), Danny Levi (Leeds), Jordan Martin (Mackay), Manaia Waitere (Melbourne)

	Leo Thompson (Newcastle), Kade Dykes (Cronulla), Sean O'Sullivan (Dolphins), Fletcher Baker (Brisbane - dev), Gordon Chan Kum Tong (Manly - dev)
	Bailey Hayward, Bronson Xerri, Connor Tracey, Daniel Suluka-Fifita, Enari Tuala, Finau Latu, Harry Hayes, Jack Todd, Jacob Kiraz, Jacob Preston, Jaeman Salmon, Jonathan Sua, Josh Curran, Kade Dykes, Kurt Mann, Lachlan Galvin, Leo Thompson, Lipoi Hopoi, Marcelo Montoya, Matt Burton, Max King, Mitchell Woods, Patrick Young, Sam Hughes, Sean O'Sullivan, Sitili Tupouniua, Stephen Crichton, Viliame Kikau, Zyon Maiu'u COACH: Cameron Ciraldo CAPTAIN: Stephen Crichton
	Toby Sexton (Catalans), Reed Mahoney (North Qld), Kurtis Morrin (Gold Coast), Blake Wilson (Manly), Drew Hutchison (released), Blake Taaffe (Castleford)
2027	Losses: Luke Smith, Josh Curran (Perth Bears)

	None
	Addin Fonua-Blake, Billy Burns, Blayke Brailey, Braden Hamlin-Uele, Braydon Trindall, Briton Nikora, Cameron McInnes, Hohepa Puru, Jayden Berrell, Jesse Colquhoun, Jesse Ramien, KL Iro, Mawene Hiroti, Nicho Hynes, Niwhai Puru, Oregon Kaufusi, Riley Jones, Ronaldo Mulitalo, Sam Stonestreet, Sione Katoa, Siosifa Talakai, Teig Wilton, Tom Hazelton, Toby Rudolf, Tuku Hau Tapuha, William Kennedy COACH: Craig Fitzgibbon CAPTAIN: Cameron McInnes
	Daniel Atkinson (St Geo Illa), Kade Dykes (Canterbury)
2027	Losses: Mawene Hiroti (Gold Coast), Chris Vea'ila (Perth)

	Brad Schneider (Penrith), Morgan Knowles (St Helens), Selwyn Cobbo (Brisbane)
	Brad Schneider, Brian Pouniu, Connelly Lemuelu, Daniel Saifiti, Elijah Rasmussen, Felise Kaufusi, Francis Molo, Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow, Herbie Farnworth, Isaiya Katoa, Jack Bostock, Jake Averillo, Jamayne Isaako, Jeremy Marshall-King, Kodi Nikorima, Kulikefu Finefeuiaki, Kurt Donoghoe, LJ Nonu, Max Plath, Morgan Knowles, Oryn Keeley, Ray Stone, Sebastian Su'a, Selwyn Cobbo, Tevita Naufahu, Thomas Flegler, Tom Gilbert, Trai Fuller COACH: Kristian Woolf CAPTAIN: Tom Gilbert
	Josh Kerr (St Geo Illa), Harrison Graham (Newcastle), Aublix Tawha (Brisbane), James Walsh (North Qld), Max Feagai (Gold Coast), Sean O'Sullivan (Canterbury), Mark Nicholls, Kenny Bromwich (retired)
2027	2027 losses: Oryn Keeley (Melbourne)

	Kurtis Morrin (Canterbury), Luke Sommerton (Penrith), Lachlan Ilias (St George Illawarra), Adam Christensen (Burleigh), Jensen Taumoepeau (Canberra), Max Feagai (Dolphins)
	Adam Christensen, AJ Brimson, Beau Fermor, Brock Gray, Chris Randall, Jaimin Jolliffe, Jayden Campbell, Jaylan de Groot, Jojo Fifita, Josh Patston, Keano Kini, Klese Haas, Kurtis Morrin, Lachlan Ilias, Luke Sommerton, Max Feagai, Moeaki Fotuaika, Phillip Sami, Sam Verrills, Tino Fa'asuamaleaui, Tony Francis, Tuki Simpkins, Zane Harrison COACH: Josh Hannay CAPTAIN: Tino Fa'asuamaleaui
	Arama Hau (CO), Allan Fitzgibbon
	Alofiana Khan-Pereira (Warriors), Isaac Fa'asuamaleaui (Catalans), Reagan Campbell-Gillard (London), Tom Weaver (Castleford), Carter Gordon (rugby union), Kieran Foran (retired), Ben Liyou, Harley Smith-Shields, Jacob Alick-Wiencke, Ryan Foran, Tony Francis, Sean Mullaney (released), David Fifita (South Sydney), Brian Kelly (Parramatta)
2027	Gains: Mawene Hiroti (Cronulla)

	Jamal Fogarty (Canberra), Blake Wilson (Canterbury), Kobe Hetherington (Brisbane), Zach Dockar-Clay (Sydney)
	Ben Trbojevic, Blake Wilson, Caleb Navale, Clayton Faulalo, Corey Waddell, Ethan Bullemor, Haumole Olakau'atu, Jake Simpkin, Jake Trbojevic, Jamal Fogarty, Jason Saab, Joey Walsh, Kobe Hetherington, Lehi Hopoate, Luke Brooks, Nathan Brown, Navren Willett, Onitoni Large, Reuben Garrick, Simione Laiafi, Siosiua Taukeiaho, Taniela Paseka, Tom Trbojevic, Tolutau Koula, Zach Dockar-Clay, Zaidas Muagututia COACH: Anthony Seibold CAPTAIN: Tom Trbjoevic
	Daly Cherry-Evans (Sydney), Toafofoa Sipley (Warrington), Lachlan Croker, Josh Aloiai (retired), Tommy Talau (Sydney), Jazz Tevaga (Wakefield), Gordon Chan Kum Tong (Canterbury), Raymond Tuaimalo Vaega, Dean Matterson (released), Michael Chee Kam (reitred), Aitasi James (North Sydney)
2027	2027 Gains: Davvy Moale (South Sydney) 2027 losses: Reuben Garrick (Sydney)

	Manaia Waitere (Canberra), Jack Hetherington (Newcastle), Trent Toelau (Penrith)
	Alec MacDonald, Ativalu Lisati, Cameron Munster, Davvy Moale, Eliesa Katoa^, Gabriel Satrick, Harry Grant, Jack Hetherington, Jack Howarth, Jahrome Hughes, Joe Chan, Josh King, Josiah Pahulu, Lazarus Vaalepu, Manaia Waitere, Moses Leo, Nick Meaney, Shawn Blore, Sualauvi Fa'alogo, Stefano Utoikamanu, Trent Loiero, Trent Toelau, Tyran Wishart, William Warbrick, Xavier Coates COACH: Craig Bellamy CAPTAIN: Harry Grant ^ Katoa is expected to miss the 2026 season following serious injuries sustained representing Tonga in the Pacific Championship.
	Marion Seve, Tui Kamikamica, Siulagi Tuimalatu-Brown
	Bronson Garlick (South Sydney), Grant Anderson (Brisbane), Ryan Papenhuyzen, Dean Ieremia, Nelson Asofa-Solomona (released), Jonah Pezet (Parramatta)
2027	2027 gains: Oryn Keeley (Dolphins) 2027 losses: Nick Meaney, Tyran Wishart (Perth)

	Dylan Brown (Parramatta), Peter Hola, Harrison Graham (Dolphins), Pasami Saulo, Trey Mooney (Canberra), Lachlan Crouch (Newtown), Asu Kepaoa (Penrith), Sandon Smith (Sydney)
	Asu Kepaoa, Bradman Best, Brodie Jones, Cody Hopwood, Dane Gagai, Dom Young, Dylan Brown, Dylan Lucas, Elijah Salesa-Leaumoana, Fletcher Sharpe, Francis Manuleleua, Greg Marzhew, Jacob Saifiti, James Schiller, Jermaine McEwen, Kalyn Ponga, Lachlan Crouch, Matt Arthur, Mathew Croker, Pasami Saulo, Peter Hola, Phoenix Crossland, Sandon Smith, Thomas Cant, Trey Mooney, Tyson Gamble, Tyson Frizell, Wil Sullivan COACH: Justin Holbrook CAPTAIN: Kalyn Ponga
	Leo Thompson (Canterbury), Jayden Brailey (Canberra), Kai Pearce Paul (Wests Tigers), Jack Cogger (Penrith), Jake Arthur (Hull FC), Jackson Hastings (St Helens), Jack Hetherington (Melbourne), Adam Elliott (South Sydney), Mason Teague (released)

	Reed Mahoney (Canterbury), James Walsh (Dolphins), Matt Lodge (Manly), Soni Luke (Penrith)
	Braidon Burns, Coen Hess, Griffin Neame, Harrison Edwards, Heilum Luki, Jake Clifford, James Walsh, Jason Taumalolo, Jaxon Purdue, Jaxson Paulo, Jeremiah Nanai, John Bateman, Kai O'Donnell, Kaiden Lahrs, Mason Kira, Matt Lodge, Murray Taulagi, Reed Mahoney, Reuben Cotter, Robert Derby, Sam McIntyre, Scott Drinkwater, Soni LukeThomas Mikaele, Tom Dearden, Tom Chester, Viliami Vailea, Zac Herdegen, Zac Laybutt COACH: Todd Payten CAPTAINS: Reuben Cotter, Tom Dearden
	Harrison Edwards (CO), Jamal Shibasaki
	Reece Robson (Sydney), Tom Duffy (Brisbane), Jordan McLean (retired), Semi Valemei (Castleford), Karl Lawton (released)
	Matthew Watts, Mason Barber, Liam Sutton, Ethan King, Ronald Philitoga, Xavier Kerrisk
2027	Losses: Marly Bitungane (Perth Bears)

	Jack de Belin (St Geo Illa), Jonah Pezet (Melbourne), Brian Kelly (Gold Coast)
	Bailey Simonsson, Brian Kelly, Charlie Guymer, Dylan Walker, Isaiah Iongi, J'maine Hopgood, Jack de Belin, Jack Williams, Jake Tago, Joash Papalii, Jonah Pezet, Jordan Samrani, Josh Addo-Carr, Junior Paulo, Kelma Tuilagi, Kitione Kautoga, Luca Moretti, Matt Doorey, Mitchell Moses, Ronald Volkman, Ryan Matterson, Ryley Smith, Sam Tuivaiti, Sean Russell, Tallyn Da Silva, Toni Mataele, Will Penisini COACH: Jason Ryles CAPTAIN: Mitchell Moses
	Richard Penisini
	Dylan Brown (Newcastle), Bryce Cartwright, Shaun Lane, Joey Lussick (retired), Brendan Hands (Toulouse), Dean Hawkins (London), Zac Lomax, Haze Dunster, Wiremu Greig (released)
2027 Moves	Losses: Jonah Pezet (Brisbane), Sean Russell (Perth)

	Jack Cogger (Newcastle), Kalani Going, Tom Ale, Freddy Lussick (Warriors)
	Billy Scott, Blaize Talagi, Brian To'o, Casey McLean, Dylan Edwards, Freddy Lussick, Isaah Yeo, Isaiah Papali'i, Izack Tago, Jack Cogger, Jack Cole, Jaxen Edgar, Jesse McLean, Kalani Going, Liam Henry, Liam Martin, Lindsay Smith, Luke Garner, Luron Patea, Matt Eisenhuth, Mitch Kenny, Moses Leota, Nathan Cleary, Paul Alamoti, Scott Sorensen, Sione Fonua, Tom Ale, Tom Jenkins COACH: Ivan Cleary CAPTAINS: Nathan Cleary, Isaah Yeo
	Luke Sommerton (Gold Coast), Mavrik Geyer (Wests Tigers), Brad Schneider (Dolphins), Asu Kepaoa (Newcastle), David Fale (St George Illawarra), Daine Laurie (Canberra), Trent Toelau (Melbourne), Soni Luke (North Qld), Riley Price (Redcliffe), Harrisson Hassett, Preston Riki (released)
2027	2027 Losses: Liam Henry (Perth Bears)

	Daniel Atkinson (Cronulla), Josh Kerr (Dolphins), David Fale (Penrith)
	Blake Lawrie, Christian Tuipulotu, Clint Gutherson, Damien Cook, Daniel Atkinson, David Fale, Dylan Egan, Emre Guler, Hame Sele, Hamish Stewart, Jacob Halangahu, Jacob Liddle, Jaydn Su'A, Josh Kerr, Kyle Flanagan, Loko Pasifiki Tonga, Luciano Leilua, Lyhkan King-Togia, Mathew Feagai, Moses Suli, Nathan Lawson, Ryan Couchman, Toby Couchman, Tyrell Sloan, Valentine Holmes COACH: Shane Flanagan CAPTAINS: Damien Cook, Clint Gutherson
	Michael Molo, Viliami Fifita, Raymond Faitala-Mariner
	Jack de Belin (Parramatta), Jonah Glover (South Sydney), Sione Finau (Canberra), Lachlan Ilias (Gold Coast), Cody Ramsey (Sydney), David Klemmer (St Helens), Corey Allan (retired)
2027	Gains: Keaon Koloamatangi (South Sydney)

	Edward Kosi, Moala Graham-Taufa (Warriors), Bronson Garlick (Melbourne), Jonah Glover (St Geo Illa), Latrell Siegwalt (Souths Logan), John Radel (Mackay), David Fifita (Gold Coast), Adam Elliott (Newcastle)
	Adam Elliott, Alex Johnston, Ashton Ward, Brandon Smith, Bronson Garlick, Cameron Murray, Campbell Graham, Cody Walker, David Fifita, Ed Kosi, Euan Aitken, Isaiah Tass, Jack Wighton, Jai Arrow, Jamie Humphreys, Jayden Sullivan, Jonah Glover, Jye Gray, Keaon Koloamatangi, Lachlan Hubner, Latrell Mitchell, Liam Le Blanc, Max McCarthy, Moala Graham-Taufa, Peter Mamouzelos, Sean Keppie, Tallis Duncan, Tevita Tatola, Thomas Fletcher, Tyrone Munro COACH: Wayne Bennett CAPTAIN: Cameron Murray
	Mikaele Ravalawa (Castleford), Haizyn Mellars (Warriors), Ben Lovett, Gerome Burns (retired), Jacob Host (St Helens), Lewis Dodd (Catalans), SIlivia Havili (London), Shaq Mitchell, Fletcher Myers, Josh Schuster (released)
2027	2027 Losses: Davvy Moale (Manly), Keaon Koloamatangi (St Geo Illa)

	Reece Robson (North Qld), Cody Ramsey (St George Illawarra), Daly Cherry-Evans, Tommy Talau (Manly)
	Angus Crichton, Benaiah Ioelu, Billy Smith, Blake Steep, Cody Ramsey, Connor Watson, Daly Cherry-Evans, Daniel Tupou, De La Salle Va'a, Egan Butcher, Fetalaiga 'Junior' Pauga, Jake Elliott, James Tedesco, Junior Tupou, Lindsay Collins, Mark Nawaqanitawase, Nat Butcher, Naufahu Whyte, Reece Robson, Robert Toia, Salesi Foketi, Sam Walker, Siua Wong, Spencer Leniu, Taylor Losalu, Toby Rodwell, Tommy Talau, Victor Radley COACH: Trent Robinson CAPTAIN: James Tedesco
	Tyler Moriarty
	Chad Townsend (retired), Ethan Roberts (Wests Tigers), Sandon Smith (Newcastle), Zach Dockar-Clay (Manly), Xavier Va'a (York)
2027	2027 Gains: Reuben Garrick (Manly)

	Jye Linnane (Newcastle), Morgan Gannon (Leeds), Haizyn Mellars (South Sydney), Alofiana Khan-Pereira (Gold Coast)
	Adam Pompey, Ali Leiataua, Alofiana Khan-Pereira, Chanel Harris-Tavita, Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad, Dallin Watene-Zelezniak, Demitric Vaimauga, Eddie Ieremia-Toeava, Erin Clark, Haizyn Mellars, Jackson Ford, Jacob Laban, James Fisher-Harris, Jye Linnane, Kayliss Fatialofa, Kurt Capewell, Leka Halasima, Luke Metcalf, Marata Niukore, Mitchell Barnett, Morgan Gannon, Rocco Berry, Roger Tuivasa-Sheck, Sam Healey, Taine Tuaupiki, Tanah Boyd, Tanner Stowers-Smith, Te Maire Martin, Wayde Egan COACH: Andrew Webster CAPTAINS: James Fisher-Harris, Mitch Barnett
	Edward Kosi, Moala Graham-Taufa (South Sydney), Bunty Afoa (Wests Tigers), Morgan Harper (released), Kalani Going, Freddy Lussick, Tom Ale (Penrith)

	Kai Pearce Paul (Newcastle), Jock Madden (Brisbane), Mavrik Geyer (Penrith), Ethan Roberts (Sydney), Javon Andrews (Gold Coast U20), Bunty Afoa (Warriors)
	Adam Doueihi, Alex Twal, Alex Seyfarth, Apisai Koroisau, Fonua Pole, Heamasi Makasini, Heath Mason, Jack Bird, Jahream Bula, Jarome Luai, Jeral Skelton, Jock Madden, Kai Pearce-Paul, Kit Laulilii, Latu Fainu, Luke Laulilii, Mavrik Geyer, Royce Hunt, Samuela Fainu, Sione Fainu, Solomone Saukuru, Starford To'a, Sunia Turuva, Taylan May, Terrell May, Tony Sukkar, Tristan Hope, Will Craig COACH: Benji Marshall CAPTAINS: Api Koroisau, Jarome Luai
	Solomona Faataape (Catalans), Krystian Mapapalangi (Castleford), Josh Feledy, Alex Lobb, Justin Matamua, Brent Naden, Reuben Porter, Charlie Staines, Brandon Tumeth (released)

Perth Bears

2027 signings

Harry Newman, James McDonnell (Leeds), Toby Sexton, Iszac Fa'asuamaleaui (Catalans), Luke Smith, Josh Curran (Canterbury), Marly Bitungane (North Qld), Liam Henry (Penrith), Sean Russell (Parramatta), Nick Meaney, Tyran Wishart (Melbourne), Chris Vea'ila (Cronulla)

Check back regularly as these lists are updated!