Every off-contract NRL player available to Super League clubs in 2026 including ex-Warrington Wolves, Wigan Warriors and Hull KR men

The start of the new Super League season is now just around the corner and most clubs have had their recruitment done for some time.

As such, it won’t be too long until eyes turn to signing players for 2027 and beyond with CEOs and heads of recruitment already scouring the market. And, with Super League clubs allowed to sign up to 10 overseas players now, it would not be a surprise if some teams were to focus their energy on signing talent from down under.

According to Wide World of Sports, there’s 154 NRL players in the final year of their respective contracts and some of those will be made available to Super League sides as 2026 takes shape and their futures at their current clubs become clearer.

Of course, the likes of Payne Haas and Angus Crichton aren’t about to make the move to the Northern Hemisphere anytime soon, but it’s fair to say that a number of recognisable NRL names could be realistic options for 2027.

Brian Kelly and Jake Averillo have already been linked with moves to Super League for example, while Josh Papalii’s future at Canberra Raiders is up in the air once more after being strongly linked with a move to St Helens last season.

Ex-Warrington Wolves loanee Ryan Matterson has a year left to run on his deal at Parramatta Eels and could be an option, depending on how this year pans out for him.

John Bateman is another whose NRL contract is ticking towards an expiry and he wouldn’t be shy of Super League interest. Neither would his North Queensland Cowboys teammate Jake Clifford, who spent a year with Hull FC earlier in his career.

Among the other available names of note are England international Morgan Smithies, who is in the last year of his Canberra Raiders deal, ex-Hull KR man Brad Schneider and former Leigh Leopards forward Kai O’Donnell.

NRL players off-contract in 2026

Brisbane Broncos (11): Adam Reynolds, Ben Hunt, Billy Walters, Cory Paix, Delouise Hoeter, Jack Gosiewski, Jaiyden Hunt, Jesse Arthars, Josh Rogers, Payne Haas, Tom Duffy.

Canberra Raiders (11): Ata Mariota, Chevy Stewart, Jake Clydsdale, Jed Stuart, Joe Roddy, Josh Papalii, Matt Timoko, Michael Asomua, Morgan Smithies, Savelio Tamale, Vena Patuki-Case.

Canterbury Bulldogs (12): Connor Tracey, Daniel Suluka-Fifita, Enari Tuala, Jack Todd, Kade Dykes, Kurt Mann, Josh Curran, Lipoi Hopoi, Marcelo Montoya, Sam Hughes, Sean O’Sullivan, Zyon Maiu’u

Cronulla Sharks (17): Billy Burns, Blake Hosking, Braden Hamlin-Uele, Cameron McInnes, Chris Veaila, Hohepa Puru, Jayden Berrell, Jesse Colquhuon, Jesse Ramien, Mawene Hiroti, Niwhai Puru, Riley Jones, Sam Stonestreet, Sione Katoa, Siosifa Talakai, Toby Rudolf, Will Kennedy

Dolphins (10): Brad Schneider, Connelly Lemuelu, Francis Molo, Jake Averillo, Jamayne Isaako, James Walsh, Kodi Nikorima, Ray Stone, Trai Fuller, Selwyn Cobbo

Gold Coast Titans (6): Brian Kelly, Jaimin Jolliffe, Phil Sami, Sam Verrills, Tino Fa’asuamaleaui, Tuki Simpkins

Manly Sea Eagles (7): Aaron Schoupp, Jake Trbojevic, Nathan Brown, Paul Bryan, Siua Taukeiaho, Tolutau Koula, Zach Dockar-Clay

Melbourne Storm (6): Jack Hetherington, Nick Meaney, Shawn Blore, Trent Toelau, Tyran Wishart, Will Warbrick

Newcastle Knights (6): Brodie Jones, Dane Gagai, Greg Marzhew, Thomas Cant, Tyson Gamble, Tyson Frizell

New Zealand Warriors (8): Chanel Harris-Tavita, Kurt Capewell, Marata Niukore, Rocco Berry, Roger Tuivasa-Sheck, Taine Tuaupiki, Tanah Boyd, Te Maire Martin

North Queensland Cowboys (12): Braidon Burns, Jake Clifford, Jaxon Purdue, Jaxson Paulo, John Bateman, Kai O’Donnell, Kaiden Lahrs, Matt Lodge, Murray Taulagi, Sam McIntyre, Tom Chester, Thomas Mikaele

Parramatta Eels (9): Charlie Guymer, Dylan Walker, Jack de Belin, Joash Papalii, Junior Paulo, Ronald Volkman, Ryan Matterson, Toni Mataele, Will Penisini

Penrith Panthers (9): Freddy Lussick, Jack Cole, Kalani Going, Lindsay Smith, Luke Garner, Matt Eisenhuth, Scott Sorensen, Tom Ale, Tom Jenkins

St George Illawarra Dragons (9): Blake Lawrie, Christian Tuipulotu, Damien Cook, Emre Guler, Hame Sele, Jaydn Su’A, Luciano Leilua, Mat Feagai, Tyrell Sloan

South Sydney Rabbitohs (5): Ashton Ward, Cody Walker, Jamie Humphreys, Sean Keppie, Moala Graham-Taufa

Sydney Roosters (4): Angus Crichton, Daly Cherry-Evans, Daniel Tupou, Siua Wong

Wests Tigers (12): Heath Mason, Jack Bird, Jahream Bula, Jarome Luai, Jeral Skelton, Kit Laulilii, Luke Laulilii, Mavrik Geyer, Sione Fainu, Solomone Saukuru, Tony Sukkar, Tristan Hope

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