The Newcastle Knights is pleased to announce the signing of Rory Kostjasyn, who joins the Club on a 2-year contract.
Kostjasyn grew up on the Central Coast but joined the Melbourne Storm in 2010, where he made his NRL debut and played 32 games.
Kostjasyn moved to the North Queensland Cowboys in 2013, playing 93 matches and winning a premiership in 2015.
The 29-year-old plays at hooker, lock and also in the halves.
โIโm looking forward to getting to the Club and seeing all of the young guys tear in and improve on what theyโve built this year,โ Kostjasyn said.
โItโs an exciting time and thereโs going to be some hard work.
โItโs been seven years since Iโve lived close to family and friends, so Iโm looking forward to coming back.โ
Coach Nathan Brown has singled out Kostjasynโs experience and leadership as great gains for the Club.
โWe are pleased we can bring Rory back to the region after a number of years away,โ he said.
โHe is a natural football player who knows how to prepare and knows how to win.
โRory joins the Club after playing in two successful systems at the Storm and Cowboys.
โHe will provide strong leadership and be able to educate our young side.โ
Kostjasyn officially joins the Club when pre-season commences on November 1.
Knights 2025 Player Movements
| 2025 Gains | |||||||||||||||||||
| Taj Annan (2027), Matt Arthur (Parramatta Eels, 2025), Francis Manuleleua (Penrith Panthers, 2027), James Schiller (Canberra Raiders, 2027) | |||||||||||||||||||
| 2025 Losses | |||||||||||||||||||
| David Armstrong (Leigh Leopards), Jed Cartwright (Hull FC), Tom Jenkins (released), Myles Martin (Canberra Raiders), Fletcher Myers (South Sydney Rabbitohs), Daniel Saifiti (The Dolphins), Enari Tuala (Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs) | |||||||||||||||||||
| Re-Signed | |||||||||||||||||||
| Bradman Best (2027), Thomas Cant (2026), Mat Croker (2025), Dane Gagai (2027), Tyson Gamble (2026), Cody Hopwood (2028), Brodie Jones (2025), Dylan Lucas (2027), Jermaine McEwen (2027), Jacob Saifiti (2027) | |||||||||||||||||||
| Off Contract 2025 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Jayden Brailey, Paul Bryan, Mat Croker, Adam Elliott, Jackson Hastings, Jack Hetherington, Brodie Jones, Riley Jones, Kai Pearce-Paul, Will Pryce, Sebastian Su'a, Leo Thompson | |||||||||||||||||||
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