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NRL transfer tracker: Every player signing, exit linked with your club

A massive off-season of signings, retirements and transfer rumours is underway with the November 1 transfer window open. Keep up to date with the LATEST NRL SIGNINGS NEWS.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 29: Nelson AsofaâSolomona of the Storm looks on during the round 26 NRL match between the Melbourne Storm and Sydney Roosters at AAMI Park on August 29, 2025, in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Robert Cianflone/Getty Images)

NAS refuses to shut NRL door despite feeling ‘sick’ of football

Nelson Asofa-Solomona is on the hunt for an opponent for January 16, but the former enforcer hasn’t shut the door on rugby league.

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‘I’ll be back’: Eli Katoa breaks silence on concussion saga

‘I’ll be back’: Eli Katoa breaks silence on concussion saga

One month on from the horror incident that saw Eli Katoa hospitalised with a brain bleed, the Melbourne Storm and Tonga star took to Instagram to commit to returning to the NRL.

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The bookies haven’t looked favourably on any of these sides.

Souths chasing Latrell unicorn, Qld insult – bookies’ brutal 2026 calls

Bookmakers have delivered brutal verdicts on several NRL clubs’ 2026 fortunes, putting a line through the Rabbitohs and casting grim predictions for the Broncos’ closest rivals. See the best value bets, stay-aways here.

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Signing shock as Storm scramble for Eli Katoa replacement

With Nelson Asofa-Solomona gone and Eli Katoa ruled out of the 2026 season following a brutal concussion saga, Melbourne are set to bring in a former Knight, while also re-signing another key forward.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 09: Harry Grant of the Storm celebrates with Jahrome Hughes of the Storm after he scored a try during the round one NRL match between the Melbourne Storm and the Parramatta Eels at AAMI Park on March 09, 2025, in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Quinn Rooney/Getty Images)

Locked in: Storm star inks new deal to remain in Melbourne

In some much-needed good news for Melbourne Storm, one of their star spine players has inked a contract extension with the club to keep him away from NRL rivals eyeing off his signature.

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100+ NRL pathways players to watch at your club

These are 100 young pathways players set to reshape the NRL’s future as clubs expand their recruitment drives across Australia and New Zealand.

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NRL Pre-Season Power Rankings: 20-year dynasty in unfamiliar territory

From contract showdowns to off-field scandals and club rebuilds, the quest for NRL 2026 premiership glory starts now – and some clubs are better placed for their assault than others.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 26: Cameron Munster of the Storm runs the ball during the NRL Preliminary Final match between the Melbourne Storm and Cronulla Sharks at AAMI Park on September 26, 2025, in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images)

‘Off the table’: Bears whiff on first superstar target

Perth Bears coach Mal Meninga has addressed speculation that Melbourne star Cameron Munster would become the expansion club’s marquee signing in a reported $1.5m a year deal.

Cameron Munster, James Tedesco and Payne Haas.

Double-ups, marquee games: Winners, losers of NRL draw

The 2026 NRL draw is out! See which clubs got the most prime time and marquee games, who your team plays twice and when the byes fall. See the full club-by-club breakdown here.

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NRL 2026 draw, every fixture revealed.

NRL 2026 draw: Every game from every regular season round

Penrith’s premiership streak came to a shuddering halt in 2025 but the NRL draw may have killed the dynasty off altogether. See every club’s regular season home and away schedule and bye rounds.

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AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND - NOVEMBER 02: Eliesa Katoa of Tonga is attended to by a trainer during the Men's Pacific Championships match between the New Zealand Kiwis and Tonga at Eden Park on November 02, 2025 in Auckland, New Zealand. (Photo by Hannah Peters/Getty Images)

Eli Katoa is leaving hospital – his NRL career remains in balance

Storm CEO Justin Rodski says injured star Eli Katoa could return to Melbourne next week, but remains tight-lipped on whether the Dally M backrower will play again.

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2026 NRL draw: Every Round 1 match-up, bye revealed

The NRL’s AI-generated draw has delivered five blockbuster Round 1 grudge matches to kick off the 2026 season. SEE ALL THE OPENING-ROUND FIXTURES.

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Blake Solly supports a wildcard round finals system.

NRL wildcard round: Why AFL-style finals overhaul is inevitable

The NRL faces its biggest structural shake-up in history with a conference system and wildcard round on the cards as two new teams prepare to join the competition. When the finals system could be introduced.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 27: Nelson Asofa-Solomona of the Storm celebrates victory following during the NRL Preliminary Final match between the Melbourne Storm and Sydney Roosters at AAMI Park on September 27, 2024 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Quinn Rooney/Getty Images)

Asofa-Solomona open to shock Eels move

Former Storm enforcer Nelson Asofa-Solomona has revealed what was behind his call to leave Melbourne, and whether his future lays in boxing, the Eels, or something else entirely.

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Warm-up to collapse: Blind spot NRL must solve in Katoa inquest

A frightening seven minutes has set the scene for an NRL inquest into the brutal Eli Katoa incident, as the league races to investigate how the Tongan star was cleared to take the field.

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Why Paps, NAS exits a blessing in disguise as Storm enter new era

With Ryan Papenhuyzen, Jonah Pezet and Nelson Asofa-Solomona’s departure, plus Craig Bellamy’s uncertain future, the Melbourne Storm need to drastically change – whether they like it or not.

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Ryan Papenhuyzen after The Brisbane Broncos win the NRL Grand Final between the Brisbane Broncos and the Melbourne Storm at Accor Stadium, Sydney. Pictures: Adam Head

R360 hint: Papenhuyzen walks out on final year of Storm contract

Ryan Papenhuyzen has played his last game for the Melbourne Storm, walking away from the final year of his contract, with club chair Matt Tripp revealing the full-back’s future plans.

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Coaches, agents, CEOs in phone call frenzy over Paps shock

NRL powerbrokers have flooded journalists’ phones with inquiries about Ryan Papenhuyzen’s shock Storm exit – but the fullback’s future was but an afterthought amid the chaos.

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For sale: The top 35 NRL stars free to sign on November 1

NRL free agency special: 33 stars to spark club, manager frenzy

The NRL world is just days away from the November 1 deadline, which is when clubs can officially start talking to stars entering the final year of their deals. We analyse the 33 players who will define the open market.

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Club-by-club Nov 1 danger rating: NRL teams to pick rival’s carcass

From million-dollar stars to rising rookies, a staggering 40 per cent of NRL players will be up for grabs as the biggest contract circus in league history begins – and rival clubs are ready to pounce.

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Craig Bellamy makes major call on Gold Coast Titans coaching role

Josh Hannay’s position of Titans head coach is safe for now, with legendary Melbourne Storm coach Craig Bellamy officially out of the running for the Gold Coast job.

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - OCTOBER 05: Cameron Munster of the Storm runs the ball during the NRL Grand Final match between the Melbourne Storm at Brisbane Broncos at Accor Stadium on October 05, 2025, in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images)

Munster makes call on Storm, Bears future after Pezet exit

In the wake of Jonah Pezet’s shock Storm departure, Cameron Munster has ended speculation about his own future amid rumours of a release from Melbourne for a big-money lure to the Bears.

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - OCTOBER 05: Stefano Utoikamanu of the Storm is tackled during the NRL Grand Final match between the Melbourne Storm at Brisbane Broncos at Accor Stadium on October 05, 2025, in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images)

‘Stefano’s stuck, we’re f—ing up!’: Haas not done with Utoikamanu

‘Stuck up’. They were the words that ignited a grand final day feud, but following the Broncos’ impressive win over Melbourne, Payne Haas and Stefano Utoikamanu will go to war once more at the Pacific Championships.

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Boo's art for J Pezet yarn.

Finals stunner, secret Broncos meeting sealed Pezet’s shock move

Jonah Pezet has orchestrated one of the most complex contract deals in NRL history on the back of one finals performance and a secret meeting with Brisbane a week after their grand final win over Melbourne.

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