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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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French rugby legend Frederic Michalak and Roosters coach Trent Robinson. Credit: Roosters Digital

Sharks appoint French magician to 2026 staff roster

The playmaker who helped condemn the All Blacks to their worst finish at the Rugby World Cup will join Cronulla as coach Craig Fitzgibbon’s right-hand man in 2026.

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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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Craig Fitzgibbon is doing his best to keep a lid on the excitement surrounding Cronulla. Pic: NRL

Seven Sharks fighting for their future in 2026

Cronulla coach Craig Fitzgibbon has opened up on the pain of their latest finals crash out, challenging his players to prove their value as a staggering number of off-contract Sharks fight for their future at the club.

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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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Sharks chase $250k salary cap lifeline after star’s injury

Cronulla Sharks have launched a bid for salary cap relief after star winger Ronaldo Mulitalo’s ACL injury while playing for New Zealand – and the Shire outfit could go shopping for a high-profile replacement.

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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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Salary cap could squeeze key Sharks as Cowboys circle star

With the Sharks’ budget running dry, star centre Jesse Ramien may have found a potential suitor up north, while Will Kennedy could be shown the door.

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Chad Townsend has jumped straight into coaching at the Sharks. Pic: Sharks Digital

Townsend takes charge of Sharks’ bumper talent crop

Premiership-winning halfback Chad Townsend is back at the Sharks in his first ever coaching role — and he has a serious batch of talent to work with.

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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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MUDGEE, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 22: Raiders fans cheer during the round 25 NRL match between Penrith Panthers and Canberra Raiders at Glen Willow Sporting Complex, on August 22, 2025, in Mudgee, Australia. (Photo by Mark Evans/Getty Images)

NRL trial fixtures: Clubs taking pre-season games to the bush

Details of NRL pre-season trial matches are slowly coming to light, with multiple clubs taking fixtures to regional areas. See the latest 2026 NRL draw news.

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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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Mulitalo injury opens door for Sharks local junior’s NRL leap

A season-ending ACL tear to Sharks star Ronaldo Mulitalo has opened the door for local junior Sam Stonestreet to claim the coveted wing position.

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Sharks star winger suffers devastating ACL injury

Ronaldo Mulitalo has become the latest NRL star to suffer an injury in the off-season, after the star winger tore his ACL.

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Sharks chair, son honoured for heroic act during horror knife attack

When Sharks boss Steve Mace stopped at a car crash scene with his 14-year-old son, they had no idea they would soon be staring down a knife-wielding attacker to save a woman’s life. WATCH THE VIDEO

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Every NRL club’s premiership window.

New dynasty, 30-year drought: Every NRL club’s premiership window

From instant contenders to perpetual strugglers, CODE Sports analysts reveal which clubs are primed for premiership glory and which face decades in the wilderness. When is your club’s next title?

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Just flirting with R360 can result in 10-year NRL jail sentence

The NRL has come down hard on would-be R360 defectors and the devil is in the detail about just how perilous a position some players and agents find themselves, BRENT READ reveals.

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NRL life sentence: R360 defectors hit with ‘career-ending’ punishment

Players and their agents face dire consequences if they defect to rugby union’s rebel competition R360 in the wake of the NRL’s ruthless move to stave off the poaching threat. See the punishment detail.

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Every club’s Nov 1 free agents: NRL’s 160 off-contract stars

A record number of NRL stars face uncertain futures with November 1’s free agency deadline looming – and the cashed-up Perth Bears are ready to pounce. Every free agent at your club.

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‘Hasn’t sunk in’: Tears of joy after Sharks star’s Kangaroos call-up

Renowned as one of the most composed hooker’s in the business, Cronulla star Blayke Brailey reveals he shed some tears when he realised his dream of making the Kangaroos was now a reality.

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BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 28: Lauren Dam of the Broncos celebrates victory with her team mates during the NRLW preliminary final match between Brisbane Broncos and Newcastle Knights at Suncorp Stadium, on September 28, 2025, in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Bradley Kanaris/Getty Images)

Broncos snap five-year NRLW grand final drought

The Broncos have finally broken their semi-final curse with a devastating 30-6 victory over Newcastle to reach their first NRLW decider since 2020.

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