Billy Walters re-signs with the Broncos in NRL contract news
More than 100 players are still up for negotiation and signing with opposing clubs as of November of last year, signaling the continuation of the NRL contract season.
After leaving the Dragons, Zac Lomax signed a contract with the Eels, and Joey Manu has finally decided what to do.
The Panthers have also lost James Fisher-Harris and Sunia Turuva, two important players.
All of the most recent official signings for 2024 and 2025 are listed below by Sporting News.
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Dale Finucane and Luke Keary both declare their retirements.
Dale Finucane has announced his immediate retirement, while Luke Keary has called it quits on his career.
Despite signing an extension with the Bondi club last month, the veteran Roosters player announced his decision following the Anzac Day match against the Dragons.
The Sharks forwards, meanwhile, explained how taking a few head knocks had prompted him to end the game.
Billy Walters re-signs with the Broncos The hooker will remain at Red Hill until at least the conclusion of the 2026 campaign after Brisbane awarded him a two-year contract extension.
The 30-year-old exclaimed, “I’m so excited to stay.”
“I didn’t want to go anywhere else and the club was happy to keep me, so it’s a good result.”
Kulikefu Finefeuiaki affixes a Dolphins signature
Kulikefu Finefeuiaki and the Dolphins have agreed to a three-year contract that will begin in 2025.
Since making his NFL debut as a teenager with the Cowboys the previous season, the talented backrower has become a mainstay in Todd Payten’s lineup.
“The Dolphins have always said that recruitment was not just about year one and that we would take our time to build the squad and gain in strength with the right players,” Terry Reader, the club’s chief executive officer, said.
The Cowboys have announced that they have given fellow backrower Jack Gosiewski an early release in addition to the news.
It’s been predicted that he’ll sign a temporary contract with the Broncos.
Tigers sign Panthers winger Sunia Turuva
With the three-year contract of Penrith winger Turuvua, the Tigers have added a significant player to their offensive lineup for 2025.
After making a big impression as a rookie in 2023, Turuva is currently the NRL’s top tryscorer for the current season as of April 26.
He will team up with current Penrith half Jarome Luai, former Panthers hooker Api Koroisau, and fellow Fijian Jahream Bula at Leichhardt.
Tigers coach Benji Marshall stated, “Sunia is a great signing for us as a club moving forward.”
“He is a true football player with exceptional versatility and a premiership winner.
Every time he plays, he exudes energy and is electric on the field. Above all, he is a wonderful man with admirable principles.”
The announcement that James Fisher-Harris will also be joining the Warriors after the season and leaving the Panthers came before the signing.
Dolphins re-sign Max Plath
With the Dolphins, Max Plath has signed a new contract that will keep him there through the end of the 2027 campaign.
“Max is the ideal representation of the adage that diligence is equally or even more crucial.
Tigers coach Benji Marshall stated, “Sunia is a great signing for us as a club moving forward.”
“He is a true football player with exceptional versatility and a premiership winner.
Every time he plays, he exudes energy and is electric on the field. Above all, he is a wonderful man with admirable principles.”
The announcement that James Fisher-Harris will also be joining the Warriors after the season and leaving the Panthers came before the signing.
Dolphins re-sign Max Plath
With the Dolphins, Max Plath has signed a new contract that will keep him there through the end of the 2027 campaign.
“Max is the ideal representation of the adage that diligence is equally or even more crucial.
Terry Reader, the club’s CEO, said.
“He only made his debut midway through last year, but he has already managed to turn himself into an important part of the Dolphins squad. There is no doubt that he is a talented football player, but the hard work he put in last year and the recent pre-season have really set him up.”
Jett Cleary leaves the Panthers to join the Warriors.
In 2025, Jett Cleary will join his father Ivan in the NBA after agreeing to a three-year contract with the Warriors.
The club’s CEO Cameron George stated, “It’s an exciting time for us to be able to bring a player of Jett’s quality into our pathways system starting next season.”
“The Cleary family is most closely associated with
our team during Ivan’s tenure with us, so signing Jett and having the Cleary name return to our fold is a unique thrill.”
Heilum Luki and the Cowboys agree to a long-term contract.
Heilum Luki has committed to the Cowboys for a minimum of five years, through the end of the 2029 season.
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“As two North Queensland products, we are thrilled about Heilum joining Tom Dearden as players who have been committed to our club for the longest duration,” said Michael Luck, general manager of football.
“We believe he’s only just scratched the surface of his potential and are delighted we will have the opportunity to have him grow in a Cowboys jersey into the player and leader we know he will be.”
Luki joined North Queensland in 2021 and has made 40 appearances for the team since then.
