NRL fullback offered improved 2-year deal amid Super League interest

NRL and New Zealand Warriors fullback Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad is considering his options for 2026 and beyond, with the Warriors offering him a new two-year deal to stay.

However, he is weighing up a move to Super League, with Catalans Dragons the favourites and another unnamed side interested too.

As reported by Michael Burgess in the New Zealand Herald, the Warriors have put a two-year deal on the table for Nicoll-Klokstad but no deal has been signed just yet.

It’s understood that the Super League offers put to him are three-year deals, including options to extend also.

Nicoll-Klokstad initially started his NRL career at the Warriors before moving to Canberra Raiders ahead of the 2019 season.

He spent four years with the Raiders and featured in their 2019 Grand Final loss against Sydney Roosters.

He made the move to the Warriors before the start of the 2023 season and so far has played 45 games across two and a bit seasons, scoring 13 tries.

Nicoll-Klokstad’s Warriors contract is up at the end of the 2025 season, meaning a move to Super League isn’t out of the question for 2026.

He’s been one of the most consistent fullbacks across the NRL in recent years and following nine seasons in the competition, he might want to try his hand overseas instead.

He has averaged nearly 200 metres and 20 carries per game since he returned to the Warriors and with stats like that, any Super League club with a quota spot available will be interested.

Catalans in particular will be searching for a replacement for Sam Tomkins and considering their recent release of Arthur Mourgue, there is little competition for the fullback spot.

New Zealand have had a successful start to the 2025 NRL, currently sitting in fifth following three wins and one loss.

However, they face a trip to Melbourne Storm on Sunday morning (5am UK time), who have an identical record to them (three wins and one loss) but have scored significantly more points.