Rugby League Transfers 2026
Every confirmed 2026 rugby league transfer: NRL signings, Super League deals, coaching appointments and departures, plus early 2027 signings.
Bradford Bulls
Appointed vice-captain alongside Jayden Nikorima
Appointed vice-captain at Bradford
Appointed Bradford Bulls captain on arrival following Salford's liquidation
Cook Islands and New Zealand international, 86 NRL appearances 2017-2022
Wakefield Trinity
21-year-old centre, Bradford-born, second Leeds player to commit to Wakefield for 2027 after Cameron Smith. Crossed codes to join Rhinos in 2024.
Dual-code international, former Dally M Medal winner, 2013 NRL Grand Final winner with Sydney Roosters. Two-year deal taking him to end of 2028. 235 NRL appearances since 2012.
Four-year deal from 2027. 27-year-old in his tenth Leeds season with 150+ Super League appearances. Will work alongside Jazz Tevaga at loose forward at Trinity. Confirmed as the club's first 2027 signing.
2025 NRL Grand Final winner with Brisbane; convinced to switch to Super League by Daryl Powell
Experienced Samoan international hooker/lock from Manly
York Knights
Castleford captain in 2025; left for York's first-ever Super League campaign
Experienced Super League prop signed for York's first top-flight season
Experienced Super League name added for York's debut Super League season
22-year-old Roosters NSW Cup standout joining York via Roosters' partnership with Penrith
Catalans Dragons
Took charge with immediate effect on 19 May 2026 after being released by Hull FC, with Sheridan, Micky McIlorum and Mitchell Pearce supporting the handover.
Huddersfield Giants
Signed on a long-term contract with immediate effect on 8 May 2026, after an earlier move for Daniel Holdsworth fell through. The former Gold Coast Titans assistant takes over after Finn's interim spell.
Hull FC
John Cartwright agreed to step down from his role as head coach in April 2026, then left to join Catalans Dragons that May. Andy Last has taken charge on an interim basis for the rest of the 2026 season; Steve McNamara (currently Warrington Wolves assistant coach) is already confirmed as Hull FC's permanent head coach from the 2027 season.
How we track this
We log only confirmed moves with a public source, typically the official club announcement or a major rugby league outlet (Total Rugby League, Love Rugby League, Serious About Rugby League, Sky Sports). Each entry has an announcement date and a source link in our data. Rumours don't appear here — there are plenty of other places for those. Read more about our methodology.
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