Brisbane finally ended Penrith's remarkable stranglehold over the NRL to claim the club's first premiership in 19 years.
The Broncos put together a star-studded roster comprising of elite talent like Reece Walsh and Payne Haas alongside wily veterans in Ben Hunt and Adam Reynolds that ultimately allowed them to end the drought at Red Hill.
The Panthers will be back to try and reclaim their crown in 2026, while a host of other clubs will also be out for blood.
Canterbury and the Sydney Roosters are steadily building their rosters to compete for the title as the likes of Cronulla, Canberra and New Zealand also attempt to take the next step in their journeys.
Meanwhile, changes are afoot all around the league as the Gold Coast and Newcastle will start from afresh with new coaches.
The pressure will be squarely placed upon the likes of Wayne Bennett, Todd Payten and Shane Flanagan to get improved performances and results out of their teams next season.
AllSportsPeople has every NRL club's full squad and latest contract news below.
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BRISBANE BRONCOS
- Grant Anderson
- Jesse Arthars
- Coby Black
- Patrick Carrigan
- Tom Duffy
- Jack Gosiewski
- Payne Haas
- Delouise Hoeter
- Ben Hunt
- Jaiyden Hunt
- Corey Jensen
- Ben Te Kura
- Ezra Mam
- Deine Mariner
- Blake Mozer
- Cory Paix
- Brendan Piakura
- Adam Reynolds
- Jordan Riki
- Kotoni Staggs
- Ben Talty
- Aublix Tawha
- Reece Walsh
- Billy Walters
- Xavier Willison
Development list: TBC
Broncos squad and contract news:
Brisbane have ticked off the majority of their key work during the past two years as Reece Walsh, Kotoni Staggs, Ezra Mam and Patrick Carrigan have all been secured on long-term deals.
The premiers also handed Adam Reynolds an extension, with the halfback joined by fellow veteran Ben Hunt in the spine for one more season.
Tom Duffy will provide depth in the halves after being signed from North Queensland, while Grant Anderson has joined from Melbourne and Aublix Tawha has been brought across from the Dolphins.
However, the Broncos' premiership-winning squad has been weakened with Selwyn Cobbo making the move to the Phins after failing to agree to terms on a new deal at Red Hill.
Kobe Hetherington was a main cog in the side's pack in 2025, but he has made the move to Manly, while Tyson Smoothy has also departed. Meanwhile, Jock Madden has returned to the Wests Tigers.
In better news, Xavier Willison is now tied to a long-term deal as he enjoyed a stellar campaign. The club also signed Blake Mozer, Corey Jensen, Ben Talty, Jack Gosiewski and Jaiyden Hunt on extended contracts.
Jonah Pezet will join the club in 2027 after inking a unique deal that will see him exit Melbourne and play for Parramatta for a season before he lands up north.
CANBERRA RAIDERS
- Michael Asomua
- Jayden Brailey
- Jake Clydsdale
- Sione Finau
- Corey Horsburgh
- Zac Hosking
- Sebastian Kris
- Daine Laurie
- Ata Mariota
- Myles Martin
- Noah Martin
- Matty Nicholson
- Josh Papali'i
- Owen Pattie
- Joe Roddy
- Ethan Sanders
- Simi Sasagi
- Xavier Savage
- Morgan Smithies
- Tom Starling
- Chevy Stewart
- Ethan Strange
- Savelio Tamale
- Joe Tapine
- Matt Timoko
- Manaia Waitere
- Kaeo Weekes
- Hudson Young
Development list: TBC
Raiders squad and contract news:
Kaeo Weekes signed an extension following an impressive first season in the nation's capital, while Xavier Savage, Ethan Strange, Hudson Young and Joe Tapine are all secured for the foreseeable future.
Jamal Fogarty is a major loss for the Raiders though after the veteran halfback opted to take a lucrative deal with the Sea Eagles rather than stay at the minor premiers.
Josh Papalii looked set to join the halfback out the door, but completed a late turnaround to remain with the Green Machine for another season.
There was also new deals handed out to the likes of Owen Pattie and Simi Sasagi during the 2025 campaign.
Jayden Brailey has joined the club after being unwanted by Newcastle and will provide support at hooker, while Daine Laurie has arrived from Penrith.
Sione Finau has joined from St George Illawarra in a move that left the Dragons fuming.
The Red V young gun will be joined in the main squad by a host of other emerging talent after Noah Martin, Jake Clydsdale, Joe Roddy and Manaia Waitere were all promoted into the top 30 squad.
Albert Hopoate has left to join Warrington in the Super League, while Pasami Saulo and Trey Mooney have joined the Knights as the Raiders place their faith in their young crop of forwards.
CANTERBURY BULLDOGS
- Matt Burton
- Stephen Crichton
- Josh Curran
- Kade Dykes
- Lachlan Galvin
- Harry Hayes
- Bailey Hayward
- Lipoi Hopoi
- Sam Hughes
- Viliame Kikau
- Max King
- Jacob Kiraz
- Finau Latu
- Zyon Maiu’u
- Kurt Mann
- Marcelo Montoya
- Jacob Preston
- Jaeman Salmon
- Leo Thompson
- Jack Todd
- Connor Tracey
- Enari Tuala
- Sitili Tupouniua
- Mitchell Woods
- Bronson Xerri
Development list: Sosaia Alatini, Jethro Rinakama, Logan Spinks, Jack Underhill
Bulldogs squad and contract news:
Cameron Ciraldo has continued to reshape his roster as the Bulldogs attempt to become a genuine premiership force.
Lachlan Galvin joined midway through the 2025 campaign, with Toby Sexton the major casualty from the move. The latter has moved to Catalans, while Reed Mahoney followed him out of the exit door.
The club's main acquisition for 2026 is Leo Thompson after the Kiwi enforcer inked a lucrative deal.
Meanwhile, they have boosted their depth in the fullback spot with Kade Dykes signed from Cronulla.
Stephen Crichton is in it for the long haul at Belmore as the captain agreed to a long-term contract extension upon the conclusion of the 2025 campaign.
The likes of Bronson Xerri and Bailey Hayward also signed news deals during the year.
Blake Taaffe, Blake Wilson and Kurtis Morrin have moved elsewhere, with the Dogs placing their faith in the likes of Jethro Rinakama and Jack Underhill, who will join the top 30 squad in 2027.
CRONULLA SHARKS
- Jayden Berrell
- Addin Fonua-Blake
- Blayke Brailey
- Billy Burns
- Jesse Colquhoun
- Michael Gabrael
- Tom Hazelton
- Blake Hosking
- Nicho Hynes
- KL Iro
- Riley Jones
- Sione Katoa
- Oregon Kaufusi
- William Kennedy
- Cameron McInnes
- Ronaldo Mulitalo
- Briton Nikora
- Hohepa Puru
- Niwhai Puru
- Jesse Ramien
- Toby Rudolf
- Samuel Stonestreet
- Siosifa Talakai
- Tukupa-Ke Hau Tapuha
- Braydon Trindall
- Braden Hamlin-Uele
- Chris Veaila
- Teig Wilton
Development list: Liam Ison
Sharks squad and contract news:
Cronulla have their spine locked down with Braydon Trindall, Nicho Hynes and Blayke Brailey secured on long-term deals.
However, Will Kennedy only inked a short-term extension at the end of the 2025 campaign.
The Sharks did well to fend off rival interest and keep hold of the likes of Ronaldo Mulitalo, KL Iro, Briton Nikora and Teig Wilton.
Sam Stonestreet and Billy Burns were also rewarded for their impressive showings with contract extensions, along with frige first graders Jayden Berrell and Blake Hosking.
The club were unable to match St George Illawarra's offer for Daniel Atkinson, so the playmaker has left to join their rivals, while Kade Dykes has moved to the Dogs.
DOLPHINS
- Jake Averillo
- Jack Bostock
- Selwyn Cobbo
- Kurt Donoghoe
- Herbie Farnworth
- Max Feagai
- Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow
- Kulikefu Finefeuiaki
- Tom Flegler
- Trai Fuller
- Tom Gilbert
- Jamayne Isaako
- Isaiya Katoa
- Felise Kaufusi
- Oryn Keeley
- Jeremy Marshall-King
- Morgan Knowles
- Connelly Lemuelu
- Francis Molo
- Kodi Nikorima
- Max Plath
- Elijah Rasmussen
- Daniel Saifiti
- Brad Schneider
- Ray Stone
- Sebastian Su'a
Development list: John Fineanganofo
Dolphins squad and contract news:
There was plenty of turnover in the playing roster following Wayne Bennett's departure ahead of the 2025 season, but this year Kristian Woolf has tried to keep his core group together.
Selwyn Cobbo is the headline signing after the backline star moved from Brisbane, while Morgan Knowles is a quality addition from England.
Brad Schneider will provide depth in the halves after joining from Penrith, while Sean O'Sullivan has left.
There has been considerable movement in the Phins' pack, with Mark Nicholls and Kenny Bromwich retiring, Josh Kerr returning to the Dragons and Aublix Tawha moving to Brisbane.
In a major boost following the conclusion of the 2025 campaign, Herbie Farnworth agreed to an extension.
The likes of Connelly Lemuelu, Max Plath and Kurt Donoghoe had already extended their stays at Redcliffe, while veteran enforcer Felise Kaufusi also inked a new deal.
GOLD COAST TITANS
- Cooper Bai
- AJ Brimson
- Jayden Campbell
- Tino Fa'asuamaleaui
- Beau Fermor
- Jojo Fifita
- Mo Fotuaika
- Jaylan De Groot
- Klese Haas
- Zane Harrison
- Lachlan Ilias
- Jaimin Jolliffe
- Brian Kelly
- Keano Kini
- Kurtis Morrin
- Josh Patston
- Chris Randall
- Phillip Sami
- Luke Sommerton
- Sam Verrills
Development list: Siale Faeamani, Jett Liu, Oliver Pascoe
Titans squad and contract news:
Josh Hannay faces an uphill struggle on the Gold Coast after taking over from Des Hasler.
Since the rookie's arrival he has allowed several big-name players to leave, with Alofiana Khan-Pereira, Carter Gordon and Reagan Campbell-Gillard all exiting.
David Fifita joined them out the door shortly afterwards as he was also granted an early release from his deal, which allowed him to link with South Sydney.
The star quartet add to an already extensive list of departures, including the retired Kieran Foran and fringe first graders Iszac Fa'asuamaleaui and Jacob Alick-Wiencke.
Cooper Bai and Zane Harrison will form a major part of the club's future as the young guns look set for bigger roles in 2026.
Meanwhile, the club have signed Lachlan Ilias, Kurtis Morrin and Luke Sommerton to create depth in their top 30.
Siale Faeamani, Oliver Pascoe and Jett Liu have been signed on development deals, with the latter set to move into the top 30 in 2027.
MANLY SEA EAGLES
- Luke Brooks
- Nathan Brown
- Paul Bryan
- Ethan Bullemor
- Lachlan Croker
- Clayton Faulalo
- Jamal Fogarty
- Reuben Garrick
- Kobe Hetherington
- Lehi Hopoate
- Tolutau Koula
- Simione Laiafi
- Zaidas Muagututia
- Caleb Navale
- Haumole Olakau'atu
- Taniela Paseka
- Jason Saab
- Aaron Schoupp
- Jake Simpkin
- Siosiua Taukeiaho
- Ben Trbojevic
- Jake Trbojevic
- Tom Trbojevic
- Corey Waddell
- Joey Walsh
- Blake Wilson
Development list: D’Jazirhae Pua'avase
Sea Eagles squad and contract news:
Manly will begin life without Daly Cherry-Evans after the legendary halfback stunned the club last season, announcing his departure just a few weeks into the campaign.
Jamal Fogarty was subsequently brought on board and the former Canberra playmaker will take the No.7 jersey.
DCE isn't the only loss for Anthony Seibold though as a host of players have also left the Northern Beaches.
Jazz Tevaga and Toafofoa Sipley have moved to the Super League, while Josh Aloai has been forced into early retirement due to a shoulder issue. Michael Chee Kam has also headed into retirement.
Caleb Navale, Simione Laiafi and Zaidas Muagututia have been promoted into the top 30 squad from development deals.
Meanwhile, Lehi Hopoate, Aaron Schoupp, Ethan Bullemor and Corey Waddell have all inked new deals, along with the veteran Siosiua Taukeiaho.
Kobe Hetherington is a smart signing from Brisbane along with Blake Wilson from Canterbury, while Davvy Moale will arrive at the Sea Eagles in 2027 after the prop signed a three-year contract.
Following the conclusion of the season, Tom Trbojevic also put pen to paper on a new deal after strained negotiations that will keep the talisman at the club long term.
MELBOURNE STORM
- Shawn Blore
- Joe Chan
- Xavier Coates
- Sua Faalogo
- Harry Grant
- Jack Howarth
- Jahrome Hughes
- Eliesa Katoa
- Josh King
- Moses Leo
- Trent Loiero
- Alec MacDonald
- Nick Meaney
- Cameron Munster
- Josiah Pahulu
- Stefano Utoikamanu
- Lazarus Vaalepu
- Will Warbrick
- Tyran Wishart
Development list: TBC
Storm squad and contract news:
Melbourne copped bombshell news early in the off-season with Ryan Papenhuyzen released from the final year of his deal.
The news came after Cameron Munster had been heavily linked to an exit, while Harry Grant only has one year left on his contract.
Jahrome Hughes is going nowhere though after the halfback signed a long-term deal to remain at the Storm.
However, Nelson Asofa-Solomona's time at Melbourne is over after the enforcer was released from the remaining years of his contract upon the conclusion of the 2025 season.
Jonah Pezet agreed to terms on a new deal but had a clause written into it which allowed him to assess his options if Hughes re-signed. The young playmaker has since linked with Parramatta, before he will head to Brisbane in 2027.
Grant Anderson and Bronson Garlick have also moved elsewhere as the duo secured deals with NRL rivals.
Trent Loiero and Josh King have become key cogs in Craig Bellamy's forward pack and were tied down as they joined last year's big signing Stefano Utoikamanu on long-term deals.
NEWCASTLE KNIGHTS
- Matt Arthur
- Bradman Best
- Dylan Brown
- Thomas Cant
- Mathew Croker
- Phoenix Crossland
- Lachlan Crouch
- Dane Gagai
- Tyson Gamble
- Peter Hola
- Cody Hopwood
- Brodie Jones
- Asu Kepaoa
- Elijah Salesa-Leaumoana
- Dylan Lucas
- Francis Manuleleua
- Greg Marzhew
- Jermaine McEwen
- Trey Mooney
- Kalyn Ponga
- Jacob Saifiti
- Pasami Saulo
- James Schiller
- Fletcher Sharpe
- Sandon Smith
- Wil Sullivan
Development list: Harrison Graham, Fletcher Hunt, Matthew Hunter
Knights squad and contract news:
There is major upheaval in the Hunter with Justin Holbrook taking over from Adam O'Brien. The coach will oversee significant changes in the roster immediately.
Dylan Brown is the star signing for the club after the Knights took a massive risk by handing the five-eighth a 10-year contract to leave Parramatta.
The Kiwi international is joined by fellow new recruits Sandon Smith, Trey Mooney, Peter Hola and Asu Kepaoa.
Elijah Salesa-Leaumoana has been promoted into the first grade side, while Fletcher Hunt and Matthew Hunter will follow in ESL's foosteps in 2027.
Harrison Graham has been signed on a development deal following his arrival from the Dolphins.
Bradman Best, Dane Gagai, Fletcher Sharpe, Dylan Lucas, Matt Croker, and Brodie Jones inked fresh terms to continue their stays at the club in 2025.
Yet there has been plenty of movement on the exit front with Leo Thompson and Kai Pearce-Paul leaving big holes in the forward pack.
Jayden Brailey wasn't offered an extension and has moved to Canberra, while there was also no room for Jack Cogger, who has returned to Penrith.
Taj Annan has returned to rugby union after just one year in the sport, with the prospect signing with the Western Force.
NEW ZEALAND WARRIORS
- Mitchell Barnett
- Rocco Berry
- Tanah Boyd
- Kurt Capewell
- Erin Clark
- Wayde Egan
- Kayliss Fatialofa
- Jackson Ford
- Morgan Gannon
- Leka Halasima
- James Fisher-Harris
- Sam Healey
- Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad
- Jacob Laban
- Ali Leiataua
- Jye Linnane
- Freddy Lussick
- Te Maire Martin
- Haizyn Mellars
- Luke Metcalf
- Marata Niukore
- Alofiana Khan-Pereira
- Adam Pompey
- Roger Tuivasa-Sheck
- Tanner Stowers-Smith
- Chanel Harris-Tavita
- Eddie Ieremia-Toeava
- Taine Tuaupiki
- Demitric Vaimauga
- Dallin Watene-Zelezniak
Development list: Jett Cleary
Warriors squad and contract news:
Andrew Webster has managed to keep the majority of his squad together as well as landing the key extension of Luke Metcalf upon the conclusion of the 2025 season.
Alofiana Khan-Pereira has joined from the Gold Coast on a three-year deal, while Morgan Gannon has made the move across from the Super League.
On the opposite end of the scale, Bunty Afoa and Tom Ale have left, while Moala Graham-Taufa and Edward Kosi have moved to South Sydney.
Eddie Ieremia-Toeava and Kayliss Fatialofa have been promoted into the top 30 squad and Jett Cleary will make the same move in 2027.
Meanwhile, Haizyn Mellars and Jye Linnane are young prospects who have been brought across the ditch.
NORTH QUEENSLAND COWBOYS
- John Bateman
- Braidon Burns
- Tom Chester
- Jake Clifford
- Reuben Cotter
- Tom Dearden
- Robert Derby
- Scott Drinkwater
- Harrison Edwards
- Coen Hess
- Mason Kira
- Kaiden Lahrs
- Karl Lawton
- Zac Laybutt
- Heilum Luki
- Reed Mahoney
- Sam McIntyre
- Thomas Mikaele
- Jeremiah Nanai
- Griffin Neame
- Kai O'Donnell
- Jaxson Paulo
- Jaxon Purdue
- Murray Taulagi
- Jason Taumalolo
- Viliami Vailea
Development list: Mason Barber, Zac Herdegen, Xavier Kerrisk, Ethan King, Ronald Philitoga, Liam Sutton, Matthew Watts
Cowboys squad and contract news:
After a disappointing season in Townsville, Todd Payten will be looking for a considerable improvement from his side in 2026.
There has been minimal movement at North Queensland, with the majority of the squad kept together.
Reece Robson is the main loss with the hooker signing with the Roosters. However, the Cowboys moved quickly to replace him with Reed Mahoney.
Tom Duffy lost the battle for a halves spot with Jake Clifford and has moved on to try his chances in Brisbane.
Veteran prop Jordan McLean retired to leave a big hole that will need filling in the forward pack. Griffin Neame looks like he will be the man to step up after being handed a three-year contract extension.
PARRAMATTA EELS
- Jack de Belin
- Josh Addo-Carr
- Matt Doorey
- Charlie Guymer
- J'maine Hopgood
- Isaiah Iongi
- Kitione Kautoga
- Zac Lomax
- Toni Mataele
- Ryan Matterson
- Luca Moretti
- Mitchell Moses
- Joash Papalii
- Junior Paulo
- Will Penisini
- Jonah Pezet
- Sean Russell
- Jordan Samrani
- Tallyn Da Silva
- Bailey Simonsson
- Ryley Smith
- Kelma Tuilagi
- Sam Tuivaiti
- Ronald Volkman
- Dylan Walker
- Jack Williams
Development list: William Latu, Jezaiah Funa-Luta
Eels squad and contract news:
Jason Ryles will continue to try and rebuild Parramatta after a tough but promising first season in charge of the club.
Dylan Brown was lured away from the Eels on a monster deal from Newcastle, while Bryce Cartwright and Shaun Lane both retired from the NRL.
This turnover has continued a turbulent time at the club following the likes of Clint Gutherson, Maika Sivo, Blaize Talagi and Reagan Campbell-Gillard all leaving before the 2025 campaign.
Tallyn Da Silva was signed from the Wests Tigers midway through the year and he will compete with Ryley Smith for the No.9 jersey after the latter was handed a contract extension.
Following the conclusion of the season, it was revealed that Jonah Pezet will link with the club on a short-term deal after deciding to leave Melbourne.
As a result of this development, Dean Hawkins was released to take up an opportunity in the Super League.
Brendan Hands will make a permanent move to Toulouse after being granted an early release, while Ryan Matterson will return to Parra after his stint with Warrington didn't yield a permanent offer.
Jack de Belin will provide experience in the forward pack after deciding to leave the Dragons in search of a fresh start.
PENRITH PANTHERS
- Paul Alamoti
- Tom Ale
- Nathan Cleary
- Jack Cogger
- Jack Cole
- Jaxen Edgar
- Dylan Edwards
- Luke Garner
- Kalani Going
- Liam Henry
- Tom Jenkins
- Mitch Kenny
- Moses Leota
- Liam Martin
- Casey McLean
- Jesse McLean
- Isaiah Papali'i
- Luron Patea
- Billy Scott
- Lindsay Smith
- Scott Sorensen
- Izack Tago
- Blaize Talagi
- Trent Toelau
- Brian To'o
- Isaah Yeo
Development list: TBC
Panthers squad and contract news:
Penrith's remarkable premiership winning streak came to an end in 2025 as the Panthers were finally toppled. However, the powerhouse outfit are expected to be back near the summit as their squad prepares to go again.
Brad Schneider has moved to the Dolphins and he has been replaced by Jack Cogger in the only major move the club have made.
There has been a cleanout of sorts at the foot of the mountains, with Asu Kepaoa, Mavrik Geyer, Preston Riki and Luke Sommerton all moved on.
Meanwhile, Daine Laurie has left the Panthers for the second time in his career after he moved to the nation's capital.
Billy Scott and Trent Toelau have been promoted from the development list and will look to make their mark in 2026, while Jaxen Edgar has also been added to the top squad.
SOUTH SYDNEY RABBITOHS
- Euan Aitken
- Jai Arrow
- Liam Le Blanc
- Tallis Duncan
- David Fifita
- Thomas Fletcher
- Bronson Garlick
- Jonah Glover
- Campbell Graham
- Jye Gray
- Lachlan Hubner
- Jamie Humphreys
- Alex Johnston
- Sean Keppie
- Keaon Koloamatangi
- Edward Kosi
- Peter Mamouzelos
- Max McCarthy
- Latrell Mitchell
- Davvy Moale
- Tyrone Munro
- Cameron Murray
- John Radel
- Latrell Siegwalt
- Brandon Smith
- Jayden Sullivan
- Isaiah Tass
- Junior Tatola
- Moala Graham-Taufa
- Cody Walker
- Jack Wighton
Development list: Bayleigh Bentley-Hape, Tim Johannssen, Nazareth Taua, Ashton Ward
Rabbitohs squad and contract news:
Things didn't go according to plan for Wayne Bennett during his return to Redfern as the Rabbitohs were ravaged by injuries before finishing in the bottom four on the ladder.
The Bunnies have responded to the disappointing season with a thorough cleanout.
Lewis Dodd is the headline departure after the English playmaker, brought in on big money, lasted just one year before he returned to the Super League.
Siliva Havili and Mikaele Ravalawa will also head across to England, while the Josh Schuster experiement ultimately failed to yield any results on the field.
Jacob Host and Shaq Mitchell have left the Bunnies to cause a hit to the depth in the forward pack.
Bennett signed Brandon Smith midway through the 2025 campaign, with the New Zealand international now joined by Bronson Garlick.
Jonah Glover was signed from St George Illawarra, while their backline stocks were replenished by the likes of Edward Kosi and Latrell Siegwalt.
Meanwhile, David Fifita has been brought down to Redfern as the club's star signing after he was granted a release by the Gold Coast.
Alex Johnston and Cody Walker were handed new deals as the Souths favourites extended their stays, while Tyrone Munro and Tallis Duncan also agreed to fresh terms.
Jayden Sullivan inked a two-year deal with the Bunnies after initially only being on loan at the club in 2025.
Liam Le Blanc has been promoted into the top 30 squad, alongside Max McCarthy.
Davvy Moale has opted to move elsewhere after taking up a deal with Manly, although this will only commence in 2027.
Meanwhile, the club revealed a host of young signings upon the completion of the season, with young playmaker Ashton Ward remaining at the club along with fellow 2025 debutant Bayleigh Bentley-Hape.
Teenager Dayne Jennings will remain at Redfern for the foreseeable future after signing a deal which will see him promoted to the top 30 squad in 2028, while New Zealand prospect Dean Tauaa will also join the top squad in 2028.
ST GEORGE ILLAWARRA DRAGONS
- Daniel Atkinson
- Damien Cook
- Ryan Couchman
- Toby Couchman
- Dylan Egan
- David Fale
- Mathew Feagai
- Kyle Flanagan
- Emre Guler
- Clint Gutherson
- Jacob Halangahu
- Valentine Holmes
- Josh Kerr
- Finau Latu
- Blake Lawrie
- Nathan Lawson
- Luciano Leilua
- Jacob Liddle
- Hame Sele
- Tyrell Sloan
- Hamish Stewart
- Jaydn Su'A
- Moses Suli
- Lyhkan King-Togia
- Loko Pasifiki Tonga
- Christian Tuipulotu
Development list: Cyrus Stanley-Traill, Nick Tsougranis
Dragons squad and contract news:
Shane Flanagan has swept the broom through the club after another disappointing campaign.
Jack de Belin opted to move elsewhere, while the likes of Corey Allan, Raymond Faitala-Mariner and Michael Molo haven't been offered contract extensions.
Fan favourite Cody Ramsey has also departed as he continues to try and make a remarkable NRL comeback, while Jonah Glover was poached by the Rabbitohs and David Klemmer headed to the Super League.
Daniel Atkinson is the main recruit for the Dragons for the 2026 campaign after he was signed from the Sharks, while Josh Kerr will provide a boost to the forward pack upon his return.
David Fale has been signed from Penrith on a two-year deal that will add to the club's backline options.
Jacob Halangahu has been elevated into the top 30 squad, while Cyrus Stanley-Traill will make the same move in 2027.
Lyhkan King-Togia inked new terms during his breakout campaign, while the likes of Dylan Egan, Toby Couchman and Hamish Stewart have also been secured on long-term deals.
SYDNEY ROOSTERS
- Egan Butcher
- Nat Butcher
- Lindsay Collins
- Angus Crichton
- Jake Elliott
- Salesi Foketi
- Benaiah Ioelu
- Spencer Leniu
- Taylor Losalu
- Mark Nawaqanitawase
- Junior Pauga
- Victor Radley
- Cody Ramsey
- Reece Robson
- Toby Rodwell
- Hugo Savala
- Billy Smith
- Blake Steep
- James Tedesco
- Robert Toia
- Daniel Tupou
- Junior Tupou
- De La Salle Va’a
- Xavier Va’a
- Sam Walker
- Connor Watson
- Naufahu Whyte
- Siua Wong
Development list: Rex Bassingthwaite, Reece Foley
Roosters squad and contract news:
Dom Young's time in Bondi proved to be a short-lived one as he returned to Newcastle midway through the 2025 season.
Brandon Smith also jumped ship partway through the campaign as he joined arch rivals, South Sydney.
The New Zealand international was unwanted at the Roosters after they managed to lure Reece Robson to the club as their major signing, while Cody Ramsey has also been. Brought in.
Sandon Smith has joined Justin Holbrook at the Knights after the playmaker and coach moved to the Hunter, while Chad Townsend announced his retirement from the game after spending one year with the Chooks.
Sam Walker inked a two-year extension to remain at the club, while Connor Watson, Spencer Leniu and Taylor Losalu also agreed to fresh terms.
Naufahu Whyte was rewarded for his stellar form with a contract extension that warded off potential interest from elsewhere.
James Tedesco entered into the final year of his contract but also inked an extension for one additional season.
Mark Nawaqanitawase was incredible in 2025 and the Roosters attempted to tie him down to a new deal. However, in a bitter blow, the cross-code star announced that he will return to the 15-man code after the 2026 season.
WESTS TIGERS
- Jack Bird
- Jahream Bula
- Will Craig
- Adam Doueihi
- Latu Fainu
- Samuela Fainu
- Sione Fainu
- Mavrik Geyer
- Tristan Hope
- Royce Hunt
- Api Koroisau
- Luke Laulilii
- Jarome Luai
- Jock Madden
- Heath Mason
- Taylan May
- Terrell May
- Kai Pearce-Paul
- Fonua Pole
- Solomone Saukuru
- Alex Seyfarth
- Jeral Skelton
- Tony Sukkar
- Starford To'a
- Sunia Turuva
- Alex Twal
Development list: Bunty Afoa, Javon Andrews, Jack Attard, Lachlan Broederlow, Jared Haywood, Charlie Murray, Ethan Roberts
Tigers squad and contract news:
Benji Marshall had to navigate a tricky campaign in 2025 as Lachlan Galvin and Tallyn Da Silva were eventually released from their contracts to join NRL rivals.
That proved to just be the tip of the iceberg on the movement front though as the likes of Brent Naden, Charlie Staines and Solomona Faataape have also been moved on.
Jayden Sullivan spent last season on loan at Souths and has since made the move permanent after being released from the remaining two years of his deal by the Tigers.
The club brought Taylan May in midway through last season and he was then handed a two-year extension after impressing in the centres.
After the major recruitment drive last year that brought Sunia Turuva, Jarome Luai and Terrell May to Concord, the Tigers haven't been quite so busy this time around.
However, they have still been active in the market as they have nabbed Kai Pearce-Paul as their headline signing.
The likes of Bunty Afoa and Mavrik Geyer will also boost their pack, while Jock Madden will provide depth in the halves upon his return from Brisbane.
In another big boost, Api Koroisau agreed to new terms after protracted negotiations to remain as the heart of the side. Starford To'a, Adam Doueihi and Alex Seyfarth also signed extensions.
Jack Bird and Royce Hunt moved to the Tigers last year as part of the squad rebuild, although the duo are reportedly on the outer and could move elsewhere after just one year at the club.
Jack Attard has inked a three-year deal after leaving Penrith which will see him join the top squad in 2028, while Javon Andrews and Ethan Roberts have also been signed from NRL rivals.