Wests Tigers man Jack Bird is still on the radar of clubs in the Northern Hemisphere, after a deal earlier in the off-season fell through.
Bird has found himself out of favour at the NRL side, and made 17 appearances in 2025, with his final game coming in round 21.
Despite only being under Benji Marshall’s tutelage for one season, though his future at the club already looks to be in jeopardy.
The former New South Wales Origin player missed the club’s recent training camp earlier in pre-season, through selection not injury, highlighting that the club don’t see a future with him in the side.
The 30-year-old has played in almost every position on the field, highlighting his versatility, and would be a solid pick-up for an Super League side looking to bolster their ranks.
Bird actually had a deal to join London Broncos ahead of 2026, but the conditions were in place prior to their application to the top flight, and since they were not chosen to be part of the extended competition, the contract fell through.
He is still on the look-out for a lifeline to revitalise his career, and Super League could be that option, with his name still in the window for a potential late move.
Reports from the Daily Telegraph in Australia confirm that some UK clubs are interested in the former representative star, and with the overseas quota being upped to 10 for 2026, a deal could still be on the cards.
Currently, four clubs of the fourteen are at maximum capacity meaning there are still a fair few sides that have space for him in the squad.
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