Today’s rugby league news round-up.
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Everything you need to know about today’s rugby league news
- The Super League transfer market is open for business, with more than 100 players out of contract at the end of the 2026 season and free to negotiate for 2027. The list of highly-valued stars is headlined by Leeds Rhinos playmaker Jake Connor, alongside other prominent internationals like Tommy Makinson and Peta Hiku. Read the full story here.
- Veteran NRL prop Matt Lodge reportedly rejected strong interest from Super League clubs to secure a surprise one-year NRL lifeline deal for 2026. The 30-year-old is set to join the North Queensland Cowboys after an injury-plagued stint with Manly Sea Eagles, choosing to remain in the NRL. Read the full story here.
- Former Man of Steel Jackson Hastings has revealed all on his St Helens move, including George Whitby conversations and his long-term future, having only penned a one-year deal to reunite with Paul Rowley. Read the full story here.
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- Leeds Rhinos have confirmed that star centre and England international Harry Newman will depart at the end of the 2026 season to take up a contract with an NRL club, reportedly newly expansion side Perth Bears. While the club is disappointed to lose him, they highlighted that the early decision allows them time to plan future recruitment while Newman commits to finishing his final year with the Rhinos strongly. Read the full story here.
- Wakefield Trinity forward Matty Storton confidently asserted that his team is still being underrated despite achieving a surprise top-six Super League finish last season. Storton confirmed that the club, under head coach Daryl Powell, is internally motivated by the external doubt and is aiming to push into the competition’s top four next year. Read the full story here.
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