NRL

The NRL player market never stops.

While the 2027 season is still five months away, November 1 means a whole new swathe of NRL stars are about to hit the market for 2028 and beyond.

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The Perth Bears are expected to busy once again while Willie Peters and the PNG Chiefs will soon be able to officially sign even more players for the club’s debut NRL season.

The Sporting News provides all the latest NRL player signing news.

Brisbane Broncos 2027 off-contract list

Players off-contract: 

• Phillip Coates
• Dane Gagai
• Ben Hunt
• Josiah Karapani
• Deine Mariner
• Blake Mozer
• Hayze Perham
• Brendan Piakura
• Ben Talty
• Aublix Tawha
• Xavier Willison

Broncos contract news: 

Veteran Ben Hunt is expected to retire at the end of 2027 while locking up Xavier Willison is priority number one at Red Hill.

Blake Mozer has been linked with a loan move away from the Broncos almost constantly for two years now, and it will be interesting to see if he finally departs.

Canberra Raiders 2027 off-contract list

Players off-contract:

• Jayden Brailey (released, Wests Tigers)
• Corey Horsburgh (released, Perth Bears)
• Sebastian Kris (permission granted to test market)
• Matty Nicholson
• Ethan Sanders
• Xavier Savage
• Tom Starling (permission granted to test market)
• Chevy Stewart
• Matthew Timoko
• Hudson Young

Raiders contract news:

NSW Blues star Hudson Young is off contract and the Raiders are  desperate to extend him, tabling a multi-million-dollar extension towards the end of the 2026 season with the PNG Chiefs lurking.

Tom Starling has been linked with a move to St. Helens in the Super League.

Canterbury Bulldogs 2027 off-contract list

Players off-contract:

• Matt Burton
• Gordon Chan Kum Tong
• Alekolasimi Jones
• Max King
• Sean O’Sullivan
• Jacob Preston (re-signed)
• Jethro Rinakama
• Jaeman Salmon
• Mitchell Woods

Bulldogs contract news:

Star forward Jacob Preston has been extended at Belmore until at least the end of 2031.

The future of Matt Burton continues to be the source of intense speculation.

Cronulla Sharks 2027 off-contract list

Players off-contract:

• Thomas Dellow
• Michael Gabrael (re-signed)
• Liam Ison
• Oregon Kaufusi
• William Kennedy
• Briton Nikora
• Riley Pollard
• Toby Rudolf
• Teig Wilton

Sharks contract news:

Once again William Kennedy is off contract, having only signed a one-year extension to the end of 2027.

Young centre Michael Gabrael has been extended until the end of 2029.

Dolphins 2027 off-contract list

Players off-contract:

• Jack Bostock
• Selwyn Cobbo (re-signed)
• Herbie Farnworth
• John Fineanganofo
• Kulikefu Finefeuiaki (re-signed)
• Tom Flegler
• Trai Fuller
• Felise Kaufusi
• Morgan Knowles
• Connelly Lemuelu
• Tevita Naufahu (re-signed)
• LJ Nonu
• Elijah Rasmussen
• Sebastian Su’a
• Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow

Dolphins contract news:

The Phins have one of the longest off-contract lists in the NRL for 2027 including bona fide superstars Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow and Herbie Farnworth with the latter consistently linked with the Roosters.

Exciting young outside back Tevita Naufahu has signed a two-year extension that will keep him at Redcliffe until at least the end of 2028 while Kulikefu Finefeuiaki has extended until 2029.

Selwyn Cobbo has extended his current deal by a further four years, keeping him at Redcliffe until 2031.

Gold Coast Titans 2027 off-contract list

Players off-contract:

• Cooper Bai
• Adam Christensen
• Jaylan De Groot
• Max Feagai
• Jojo Fifita (re-signed)
• Moeaki Fotuaika
• Tony Francis
• Brock Gray
• Zane Harrison
• Lachlan Ilias
• Sunny Kama
• Oliver Pascoe
• Josh Patston
• Chris Randall
• Luke Sommerton
• Jensen Taumoepeau

Titans contract news:

Origin winger Jojo Fifita has been extended until the end of 2029.

Rising stars Zane Harrison and Oliver Pascoe will be high priorities for the Titans to lock up on long-term deals, with the PNG Chiefs reportedly keeping a close eye on Harrison.

Manly Sea Eagles 2027 off-contract list

Players off-contract:

• Luke Brooks
• Zach Dockar-Clay
• Hugo Hart
• Lehi Hopoate
• Onitoni Large
• Zaidas Muagututia
• Caleb Navale
• Ben Trbojevic
• Jake Trbojevic
• Tom Trbojevic
• Corey Waddell
• Navren Willett

Sea Eagles contract news:

All three Trbojevic brothers are off contract with eldest brother Jake tipped to retire at the end of the 2027 season.

The Sea Eagles will be keen to extend young half Onitoni Large and outside back Lehi Hopoate while it will be interesting what the future holds for Luke Brooks as the 31-year-old enters the final years of his NRL career.

Melbourne Storm 2027 off-contract list

Players off-contract:

• Xavier Coates
• Jack Howarth
• Eliesa Katoa
• Josh King
• Moses Leo (re-signed)
• Ativalu Lisati
• Cameron Munster
• Josiah Pahulu
• Stefano Utoikamanu
• Manaia Waitere

Storm contract news:

Some big names and even bigger contract decisions for the Storm to make headlined by Cameron Munster. 

Jack Howarth has long been rumoured for a departure while the playing future of Eli Katoa remains unclear.

Moses Leo will remain in Melbourne until at least the end of 2029 after inking a two-year extension. 

Newcastle Knights 2027 off-contract list

Players off-contract:

• Matt Arthur
• Bradman Best
• Mat Croker
• Harrison Graham
• Fletcher Hunt
• Asu Kepaoa
• Francis Manuleleua (re-signed)
• Jacob Saifiti
• Elijah Salesa-Leaumoana
• Pasami Saulo
• James Schiller
• Dominic Young (re-signed)

Knights contract news:

Fletcher Hunt is a fan favourite in Newcastle but could be lured by greater playing opportunities elsewhere after serving as a loyal utility for the past two seasons.

Bradman Best will test his value on the open market but the Knights remain hopeful the Origin centre will remain, while England international Dom Young has signed a multi-year extension until the end of 2030.

New Zealand Warriors 2027 off-contract list

Players off-contract:

• Kurt Capewell
• Jett Cleary (released, Panthers)
• Wayde Egan
• Jackson Ford (re-signed)
• Chanel Harris-Tavita (re-signed)
• Sam Healey
• Ali Leiataua
• Te Maire Martin
• Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad
• Adam Pompey (released, Storm)
• Tanner Stowers-Smith (re-signed)

Warriors contract news:

Jackson Ford was extended for two more years during the 2026 season to keep him off the open market while playmaker Chanel Harris-Tavita signed an extension until the end of 2029.

Te Maire Martin inked a new one-year deal last season and is once again a free agent.

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Jett Cleary was granted an early release to return to Penrith, while Adam Pompey will link with the Storm in 2027.

North Queensland Cowboys 2027 off-contract list

Players off-contract:

• Coen Hess
• Zac Laybutt
• Soni Luke
• Jeremiah Nanai
• Jason Taumalolo
• Viliami Vailea

Cowboys contract news:

The Cowboys have one of the shorter off-contract lists in 2027. Locking down Maroons forward Jeremiah Nanai will be a high priority, while Zac Laybutt has struggled to hold down a permanent spot in first-grade and could be tempted by opportunities elsewhere.

Parramatta Eels 2027 off-contract list

Players off-contract:

• Josh Addo-Carr
• Jack de Belin
• Matt Doorey
• Harrison Edwards
• Jezaiah Funa-Iuta
• J’maine Hopgood
• Kitione Kautoga
• Brian Kelly
• William Latu
• Luca Moretti
• Araz Nanva
• Joash Papalii (permission granted to test market)
• Jordan Samrani
• Bailey Simonsson
• Ryley Smith
• Sam Tuivaiti
• Jack Williams

Eels contract news:

The Eels have almost an entire NRL starting side coming off contract this year, placing some real pressure on Jason Ryles and Co to get their recruitment decisions right.

Having fallen down the pecking order at fullback and in the halves Joash Papalii is highly likely to be on the move.

Penrith Panthers 2027 off-contract list

Players off-contract:

• Paul Alamoti (re-signed)
• Nathan Cleary
• Sione Fonua
• Mitch Kenny (re-signed)
• Moses Leota (permission granted to test market)
• Liam Martin
• Isaiah Papali’i (re-signed)
• Luron Patea (permission granted to test market)
• Billy Scott
• Brian To’o (PNG Chiefs)
• Isaah Yeo (re-signed)

Panthers contract news:

Injured superstar Nathan Cleary is off contract at the end of 2027 and all eyes are on what he does next. But he’s far from the only star to watch with Liam Martin and Blaize Talagi also yet to be locked up by the Panthers.

Isaah Yeo, Mitch Kenny, Paul Alamoti and Isaiah Papali’i have already extended their current deals.

Brian To’o has signed with the PNG Chiefs on a three-year deal from 2028.

Forwards Moses Leota and Luron Patea have both been given permission to speak with NRL rivals and may not even make the start of the 2027 season.

Perth Bears 2027 off-contract list

Players off-contract:

• Tbc

Bears contract news:

Most of the Bears’ inaugural season players are on multi-year deals, but there will likely be a few loose ends to tie up ahead of 2028.

South Sydney Rabbitohs 2027 off-contract list

Players off-contract:

• Euan Aitken
• Salesi Ataata
• Tallis Duncan (re-signed)
• David Fifita
• Thomas Fletcher
• Bronson Garlick
• Jonah Glover
• Campbell Graham
• Matthew Humphries
• Alex Johnston (PNG Chiefs)
• Elijah Keung
• Edward Kosi
• Peter Mamouzelos
• Latrell Mitchell
• Tyrone Munro
• Talanoa Penitani
• Latrell Siegwalt
• Brandon Smith
• Jayden Sullivan
• Isaiah Tass (permission granted to test market)
• Jack Wighton

Rabbitohs contract news:

The Bunnies already had a long list of stars coming off contract and the arrival of Payne Haas will only squeeze their cap space even harder.

Veteran winger Alex Johnston is off to the PNG Chiefs and despite reports Tallis Duncan was also in the expansions club’s sights for 2028 he’s been extended until at least 2030.

St George Illawarra Dragons 2027 off-contract list

Players off-contract:

• Hayden Buchanan
• Ryan Couchman (re-signed)
• Toby Couchman (re-signed)
• David Fale
• Kyle Flanagan
• Clinton Gutherson
• Jacob Halangahu (re-signed)
• Valentine Holmes
• Josh Kerr (permission granted to test market)
• Lyhkan King-Togia 
• Loko Jnr Pasifiki Tonga (re-signed)
• Cyrus Stanley-Traill
• Moses Suli
• Nick Tsougranis
• Connor Watson (PNG Chiefs)

Dragons contract news:

St. George Illawarra went through a massive roster overhaul during the 2026 season and there’s likely to be more of the same in 2027 with only so many Top 30 roster spots to go around.

As was already known when he arrived ex-Rooster Connor Watson is off to the PNG Chiefs in 2028. Brothers Ryan and Toby Couchman have extended their deals until 2030 while Loko Jnr Pasifiki Tonga and Jacob Halangahu are also locked in.

In the backline veterans including Clinton Gutherson, Kyle Flanagan and Valentine Holmes are all at risk of being set free as the club shifts its focus to the future while forward Josh Kerr has been linked with an early move to Super League.

Sydney Roosters 2027 off-contract list

Players off-contract:

• Egan Butcher
• Nat Butcher
• Jake Elliott
• Salesi Foketi
• Spencer Leniu
• Taylor Losalu
• Junior Pauga
• Victor Radley
• Cody Ramsey
• Hugo Savala (re-signed)
• Billy Smith
• James Tedesco
• De La Salle Va’a
• Sam Walker

Roosters contract news:

Star halfback Sam Walker is looking at a bumper upgrade while Hugo Savala extended late last season.

Spencer Leniu has been linked with a big money move, possibly to the Eels, while there are reports De La Salle Va’a could be released to chase a career in the NFL.

Wests Tigers 2027 off-contract list

Players off-contract:

• Latu Fainu
• Samuela Fainu
• Patrick Herbert
• Royce Hunt
• Jock Madden
• Fonua Pole
• Ethan Roberts
• Solomone Saukuru (re-signed)
• Junior Tupou

Tigers contract news:

The Tigers have locked down the bulk of their stars beyond 2027 — but as we’ve seen in recent years with Jarome Luai, Tallyn Da Silva and Lachlan Galvin, things can change fast at Concord.

Boom forward Samuela Fainu is priority number one and the club will be desperate to lock him in on a multi-year extension.

Emerging centre Solomone Saukuru has inked a two-year extension to remain with the club through to the end of 2028.

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