The Raiders have confirmed the re-signing of Xavier Savage, who will remain with the club until the end of the 2027 season.
The two-year extension will see Savage remain in Canberra for the next three seasons, as he looks to build on his impressive start to his NRL career.
I’m very happy with how I went last year but I’ve definitely got a lot more left in the tank. Now it’s time to keep training hard and turn it up again next year. It’s exciting,” Savage said.
In Melbourne, Storm fullback Ryan Papenhuyzen has signed a one-year contract extension that will keep him in Melbourne until the end of the 2026 season.
One of the competition’s fan favourites, the deal will see the 2020 Clive Churchill Medallist and premiership player remain in Melbourne for the next two seasons, much to the delight of the purple faithful.
Papenhuyzen first joined Melbourne in 2017 and since cementing his place in the number one jersey at the back end of the 2019 season, the Dundas Shamrocks junior has developed into one of the premier fullbacks in the NRL.
“I feel like we’re building something special here and I have a real drive to see that through,” Papenhuyzen said.
“We’ve had the core group of our squad together for a while and played a lot of footy alongside each other. To stay in Melbourne and hopefully enjoy success together is something that motivates me.
“I’m excited for the season ahead and can’t wait to be back out on the field in front of a packed house at AAMI Park come Round 1. ”
NSW Origin hooker Reece Robson will join Sydney Roosters on a four-year contract from 2026.
Robson informed the Cowboys he would depart the club following the 2025 season to take up an opportunity with another NRL club.
The Roosters later confirmed he had signed a four-year deal.
“We’re pleased to have secured Reece’s signature and look forward to welcoming him to the Roosters in 2026,” said Roosters head of recruitment, Daniel Anderson.
A North Queensland statement said Robson would remain an integral part of the Cowboys squad for the 2025 season.
“We tabled our best possible offer but unfortunately were not able to compete with the final offer Reece received,” Cowboys GM of football Micheal Luck said.
“Reece now has a young family and we respect his decision.”
Robson was a member of the Blues team that won this year’s State of Origin series and was selected in the Australian squad for the Pacific Championships, but is yet to make his Test debut.
The 26-year-old, who made his NRL debut for St George Illawarra in 2018, has played 110 of his 119 NRL matches for the Cowboys after moving to North Queensland in 2020.
Meanwhile, Roosters captain James Tedesco has signed a one-year contract extension, ensuring his continued leadership and presence at the club until the end of 2026.
“The Roosters have been my home for the past seven years, and I’m excited to continue playing for this incredible club,” Tedesco said.
“I’m proud to represent the Roosters and there’s a strong bond among the group we have here, so I’m looking forward to what we can achieve together in 2025 and beyond.”
One of the game’s most decorated players, Tedesco has been an integral part of the Roosters since joining the Tricolours in 2018.
Since first donning the Roosters jersey, Tedesco has achieved a number of milestones, including winning back-to-back NRL Premierships in 2018 and 2019, claiming the Dally M Medal in 2019, and leading his state and country.
He capped off a stellar 2024 season by being named the Dally M Fullback of the Year for the fourth time, and became a record six-time winner of the Club’s most coveted award, the Jack Gibson Medal.
“James is not only a phenomenal player but also a leader who sets the standard for professionalism and performance, and I’m really pleased that his experience will continue to benefit the team around him,” Roosters coach Trent Robinson said.
Tedesco has played 251 first-grade games, 161 of those with the Roosters. In 2024, Tedesco featured in 25 of the Roosters’ games, scoring 17 tries while setting up 24 more, and amassing 4,972 run metres on a return home.
“We’re thrilled to be bringing Ben and his family home, where he belongs,” Brisbane Broncos CEO Dave Donaghy said.
“Players of his calibre don’t stay available for long, and it was important to us for Ben to know he was very much wanted here, but we also understand that this was a big decision for Ben and his family.”
For Hunt – who was involved with the Broncos since the age of 13 – the chance to come home to Queensland was a factor in his decision.
“This is very special. It was a tough decision for myself and my family, but my heart was really always driving me back to the Broncos, and in the end, it became really clear,” Hunt said. “Demitric brings so much energy and aggression to his game on both sides of the ball. We love what he provides on the field and also off it,” said Warriors head coach Andrew Webster.
“Going back to our first trial against Wests Tigers in 2023, he immediately showed he belonged at NRL level and everything he has done since has reinforced that.
“Injury impacted on his time on the field in the last two seasons but he has come back so well through a professional attitude. He’s our future, a great example of a locally produced and developed player.”
pursue an opportunity at another club and it was Benji Marshall’s Tigers who secured his signature.
After making his debut in 2022, the 25-year-old had chalked up 57 games for the Roosters, including playing every game in the 2024 season as Trent Robinson’s men progressed to the preliminary final.
“Terrell is a good person first and foremost, and it’s great that he will be joining us,” said Marshall.
“He’s coming off an impressive season, and at 25, his best years are ahead of him.”
The Storm, meanwhile, have announced that Moses Leo will arrive at AAMI Park a year early after New Zealand Rugby granted him an early release from his Sevens contract.
over two seasons for the club. He later joined Wests Tigers in 2016 and South Sydney in 2022. He played 16 NRL games for the Rabbitohs last season.I
Twin brothers Toby and Ryan Couchman have committed to the Dragons until the end of the 2027 season after both signed contract extensions.
Having spent their junior days at the Thirroul Butchers, the twins progressed through the club’s pathways system with Ryan representing Australian Schoolboys in 2021 whilst at Bulli High and Toby representing the Blues in Under 19s Origin the following year.
extension.
Warriors fullback Taine Tuaupiki has signed a one-year contract extension through to the end of 2026.
Storm captain Harry Grant has taken up his player option to stay in Melbourne until the end of the 2026 NRL season.
The Eels have announced that Fijian star Maika Sivo has been granted a release from his contract for the 2025 season to pursue opportunities that will allow him to further his career elsewhere.
Wests Tigers have announced contract extensions for Reuben Porter and Solomona Faataape.
The Sharks have signed Mawene Hiroti, Niwhai Puru, Billy Burns, Jayden Berrell and Chris Veaíla to one-year contract extensions through to the end of 2025.
Fijian international Marcelo Montoya will return to Belmore after signing a two-year deal with the Bulldogs.
Warriors team-mate Jazz Tevaga is set to bring plenty of experience and added toughness to the Manly pack after signing a one-year deal.
The Titans have announced that experienced prop Reagan Campbell-Gillard will join the club in 2025 on a three-year deal.
One of the young guns lining up alongside RCG in 2025 will be Klese Haas, who has signed a new deal to remain with the Titans until 2027.
Campbell-Gillard’s former club Parramatta have announced the signing of Jack Williams on a three-year deal, starting from next season.
Hard-working forward Josh Curran has been rewarded for a stellar season at the Bulldogs, with the club extending his contract to the end of 2026.
The Dolphins have struck a double blow in the recruitment race with former Blues Origin rep Daniel Saifiti and promising outside back Max Feagai joining Kristian Woolf’s squad in 2025.
The Knights have re-signed hard-working forward Mat Croker through to the end of the 2025 season, which will be his fifth season in the top grade at Newcastle.
The Rabbitohs have extended the contract of outside back Isaiah Tass through to the end of the 2027 season.
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Ben Hunt 2025 2026
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Brendan Piakura 2024 2025 2026 2027
Coby Black 2025 2026
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Fletcher Baker 2024 2025
Israel Leota 2025
Jack Gosiewski 2024 2025
Jaiyden Hunt 2024 2025
Jesse Arthars 2024 2025 2026
Jock Madden 2024 2025 2026
Jordan Riki 2024 2025 2026 2027
Josh Rogers 2025 2026
Josiah Karapani 2024
Kobe Hetherington 2024 2025
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Martin Taupau 2024 2025
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Payne Haas 2024 2025 2026
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Selwyn Cobbo 2024 2025
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