Super League transfers and coaching changes
All confirmed Super League player movement and head coach changes for the 2026 season. Sky Sports is patchy on this — we track everything that's been officially announced, sourced, and dated.
Coaching
Head coach changes
Ryan Sheridan (interim)
Interim
· Catalans Dragons
Replaces Joel Tomkins.
Tomkins departed by mutual consent in early 2026 after a poor start to the season. Ryan Sheridan placed in temporary charge while a permanent replacement is sought.
2026-04
Liam Finn (interim)
Interim
· Huddersfield Giants
Replaces Luke Robinson.
Luke Robinson departed mid-season. Liam Finn promoted from within to interim role; has guided side to two wins from two so far and is in contention for the permanent job.
2026-04
Andy Last (interim)
Interim
· Hull FC
Replaces John Cartwright.
John Cartwright agreed to step down from his role as head coach. Andy Last has taken charge on an interim basis while Hull search for a permanent appointment.
2026-04
Ryan Carr
· Castleford Tigers
Replaces Danny McGuire.
Returns to the UK from an NRL assistant role at St George Illawarra Dragons. Previous head coach experience at Featherstone Rovers in 2019.
2025-10
Paul Rowley
· St Helens
Replaces Paul Wellens.
Long-serving Salford boss replaces club legend Paul Wellens at Saints. Three-year deal. Reputation as one of the game's best man-managers.
2025-10
Joel Tomkins
· Catalans Dragons
Replaces Steve McNamara.
Took over as interim during 2025 after McNamara's departure, then promoted to permanent. Won three matches in a row at end of 2025 to earn the role.
2025-05
Kurt Haggerty
· Bradford Bulls
Former Salford assistant coach (under Paul Rowley) appointed for Bradford's first Super League season since promotion. Previously had a brief stint as Leigh Leopards head coach in 2021.
2025
Transfers in
Bradford Bulls
Ryan Sutton
Prop ·
From salford-red-devils
· Free agent
Appointed vice-captain alongside Jayden Nikorima
Appointed vice-captain alongside Jayden Nikorima
2025-12
Jayden Nikorima
Stand-off ·
From salford-red-devils
· Free agent
Appointed vice-captain at Bradford
Appointed vice-captain at Bradford
2025-12
Joe Mellor
Half-back ·
From salford-red-devils
· Free agent
Appointed Bradford Bulls captain on arrival following Salford's liquidation
Appointed Bradford Bulls captain on arrival following Salford's liquidation
2025-11
Esan Marsters
Centre ·
From Huddersfield Giants
Cook Islands and New Zealand international, 86 NRL appearances 2017-2022
Cook Islands and New Zealand international, 86 NRL appearances 2017-2022
2025
Transfers in
Wakefield Trinity
Ned McCormack
Centre ·
From Leeds Rhinos
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.
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.
2026-04
Roger Tuivasa-Sheck
Full-back / Winger ·
From New Zealand Warriors
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.
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.
2026-03-27
Cameron Smith
Loose forward / Back row ·
From Leeds Rhinos
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.
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.
2026-02-03
Tyson Smoothy
Hooker ·
From Brisbane Broncos
2025 NRL Grand Final winner with Brisbane; convinced to switch to Super League by Daryl Powell
2025 NRL Grand Final winner with Brisbane; convinced to switch to Super League by Daryl Powell
2025
Jazz Tevaga
Loose forward ·
From Manly Sea Eagles
Experienced Samoan international hooker/lock from Manly
Experienced Samoan international hooker/lock from Manly
2025
Transfers in
York Knights
Sam Wood
Outside back ·
From Castleford Tigers
Castleford captain in 2025; left for York's first-ever Super League campaign
Castleford captain in 2025; left for York's first-ever Super League campaign
2025-11
Paul Vaughan
Prop ·
From Warrington Wolves
Experienced Super League prop signed for York's first top-flight season
Experienced Super League prop signed for York's first top-flight season
2025
Josh Griffin
Centre ·
From free agent
· Free agent
Experienced Super League name added for York's debut Super League season
Experienced Super League name added for York's debut Super League season
2025
Xavier Va'a
Prop ·
From Sydney Roosters (NSW Cup)
22-year-old Roosters NSW Cup standout joining York via Roosters' partnership with Penrith
22-year-old Roosters NSW Cup standout joining York via Roosters' partnership with Penrith
2025
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.