Wakefield Trinity have pulled off a major coup and confirmed an NRL Grand Finalist as signing for them in 2026.
Trinity have described it as a “huge scoop” with the club announcing the signing of Tyson Smoothy for the 2026 season with the hooker signing a three-year deal.
It’s a major statement of intent from Wakefield who have already surprised a few fans with how competitive they have been in two very tough opening fixtures.
Having just returned from the Championship, Trinity are making inroads to prove that they’re serious about pursuing the top six and with signings of NRL calibre like this they won’t be far away.
Smoothy is still just 25 and has already been to the Grand Final for Brisbane Broncos, coming off the bench in the 2023 defeat to Penrith Panthers.
He is currently still at the Broncos but will head to Super League at the end of the season now that this three-year deal has been confirmed.
Wakefield Trinity confirm splash NRL signing for 2026 on long-term deal
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News of Smoothy’s signing was confirmed by Wakefield Trinity who shared a statement revealing his arrival.
It read: “Wakefield Trinity have made a huge scoop in securing former NRL Grand Finalist, Tyson Smoothy for the 2026 season.
“The hooker will join on a three-year deal from NRL side Brisbane Broncos.
“The deal will see Smoothy at Trinity through the 2028 season as he looks to help the club push forward in Super League.”
Tyson Smoothy said: “My young family and I are really excited to begin a new chapter with Wakefield Trinity next season – we’ve heard great things about the club, and the fans in the English Super League.
“I have loved my time with the Broncos here in Australia, and still have a big year ahead, but we’re looking forward to heading over at the end of the year.
“In the meantime, we’ll be watching closely from afar.”
Trinity’s Recruitment Manager, Ste Mills said: “Managing to get Tyson’s signature is a huge coup for Wakefield Trinity, signing a regular NRL player who’s coming into his prime shows you where the club is heading and how everyone is buying into a common goal. Tyson’s big game experience & leadership will be a huge addition to our already strong squad & be a valuable asset.
“Tyson has fully bought into what we are doing here and we feel bringing in someone of Tyson’s calibre will help us take the club to another level.
“We will continue to work behind the scenes to keep progressing the squad and to keep making the Wakefield Trinity supporters proud of this team & club.”
