NRL Market Watch: Dolphins target English forward Morgan Knowles …
The rumoured move has officially been confirmed — the Dolphins will be landing England international Morgan Knowles ahead of the 2026 NRL season:
Official Announcement: On 28 February 2025, the Dolphins announced a two-year contract for the England and Wales international, with his move kicking off in 2026, after completing the 2025 Super League season with St Helens .
Confirmation from Player: Knowles himself confirmed the decision: “My decision to move on is not something that I took lightly… it’s an opportunity for my family to experience a different way of life” .
Over 200 appearances for St Helens since debuting in 2015 .
Honours include four Super League titles, one Challenge Cup, and a World Club Challenge win in 2023 .
Featured internationally with Wales (4 caps) and England (8
Reunited with Kristian Woolf: Woolf coached Knowles at St Helens during their three consecutive Grand Final victories, and he praised him as “one of the hardest-working players… an international forward with an elite skill level” .
Powerhouse Forward: At 28, Knowles brings elite-level toughness and experience to bolster the Dolphins pack, which already features notable forwards like Kenneth Bromwich, Felise Kaufusi, Josh Kerr, and Mason Teague .
Dec 2024 Knowles becomes eligible to negotiate for 2026 moves
Jan–Feb 2025 Rumours of Dolphins interest intensify
28 Feb 2025 Dolphins confirm the signing; Knowles declares he’ll join after 2025 season
2025: Knowles finishes his final season with St Helens, entering his testimonial year .
2026 Pre‑season: He links up with the Dolphins squad from November 2025 onward .
2026 NRL Season: Knowles will make his NRL debut with the Dolphins, bringing added grit and high-level championship experience.
This is a major coup for the Dolphins — securing a seasoned, international-calibre forward at the peak of his powers, and reuniting him with a coach who’s clearly made a deep impression. Expect Knowles to be a cornerstone of the Dolphins’ forward pack from 2026 onward.
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