NRL Signings: Joey Manu Becomes 007; DCE Secures Super League Move

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Cowboys prop Matt Lodge has been granted immediate release and has signed with Super League side Leeds Rhinos. Leeds currently sit first on the ladder.

The Broncos have signed Samoan international Shawn Blore on a two-year deal from the 2027 season from the Storm.

Former Sea Eagles captain, Kangaroos halfback, and Queensland Origin captain Daly Cherry-Evans will finish his decorated 15-year NRL career at the end of the 2026 season with Roosters before joining Super League club Hull FC in a huge coup for English rugby league.

The Storm have announced the signing of Eels second-rower Kelma Tuilagi on a one-year deal for the 2027 NRL season.

The Dragons have granted Emre Guler an immediate release from the remainder of his contract to join Wakefield Trinity for the rest of this season. Guler had already agreed a three-year deal from 2027, but now joins earlier than expected.

The Dragons have confirmed that Luciano Leilua will join Super League side Catalans Dragons from 2027.

The Perth Bears have added another player to their squad ahead of their inaugural season, with Raiders prop Corey Horsburgh penning a deal until 2029.

Former Rooster Joseph Manu is returning to the NRL in 2028, after signing a two-year deal with PNG Chiefs to make him signing 007.

In contract news...

The Raiders have re-signed prop Ata Mariota to a two-year contract extension taking his deal through to 2028.

The Panthers have extended the contracts of Paul Alamoti and Casey McLean. Alamoti has inked a further two years to his deal, extending until 2029. McLean has re-signed until 2030.

The Warriors have announced Chanel Harris-Tavita has signed a new two-year deal, taking his deal through to 2029.

The Broncos have taken up an option on a one-year contract for Hayze Perham, keeping him for the 2027 season. Billy Walters has also penned a two-year extension through until 2028.