Every NRL player offered to Super League for 2026 with eye-catching list…
Soni Luke (Penrith Panthers, Hooker, Tongan international) – off-contract and believed keen to move north
Fletcher Baker (Brisbane Broncos, Prop) – limited game time this season; contract ends 2025
Chad Townsend (Sydney Roosters, Halfback) – Premiership winner, 260+ NRL games, offered for Super League
Siliva Havili (South Sydney Rabbitohs, Hooker) – 150+ NRL apps, Tongan international
Ryan Matterson (Parramatta Eels, Back-row) – near 200 games, granted permission to explore options
Josh Papali’i (Canberra Raiders, Prop) – 300+ games, Queensland rep, linked with St Helens
Jake Clifford (North Qld Cowboys, Halfback) – former Hull FC stints, off-contract
Wiremu Greig (Parramatta Eels, Prop) – NSW Cup strongman, keen on Super League
Ryan Sutton (Canterbury Bulldogs, Prop) – ex‑Wigan forward, injury-hit NRL stump reignited interest
Kieran Foran (Gold Coast Titans, Halfback) – Kiwi veteran with 300+ appearances
Jock Madden (Brisbane Broncos, Playmaker) – under contract but consistently offered
Reports indicate over 130–170 NRL players are in the final year of their deals, making them eligible for negotiation ahead of 2026 . These include big names like Adam Reynolds, Daly Cherry‑Evans, Ryan Papenhuyzen, among others—though moves for marquee stars are less likely.
Most confirmed offers are for hookers, playmakers, and forwards, which align with positions Super League teams typically recruit from Australasia.
Townsend, Clifford, and Foran stand out due to their proven NRL pedigree and suitability for leadership roles.
With the NRL–Super League expansion and evolving quota rules, clubs have both the motivation and space for strategic Southern Hemisphere signings.
Off-contract players can start negotiations from 1 Dec 2024 onward .
Clubs will likely solidify deals mid-to-late 2025, ahead of the 2026 season kick-off.
Expect announcements in late 2025/early 2026, particularly for the standout names mentioned above.
