With less than a month remaining for clubs to finalise their squads for the back-end of the season, NRL clubs are placing the transfer market into a frenzy.
In the past week, the Dragons, Broncos and Bulldogs have been in the transfer spotlight, among several other sides already preparing list management calls for the upcoming August 1 deadline and beyond.
Canterbury emerges as potential destination for Paul Vaughan
Canterbury have emerged as a possible new home for former Dragonย Paul Vaughan.
Vaughan was sacked last week by the Dragons after he hosted a party at his house with a number of Dragons players despite Greater Sydney's lockdown rules preventing such gatherings.
FULL STORY: Canterbury emerge as keen suitor for delisted Dragon Paul Vaughan
Dragonsโ outside back set for second stint overseas
St George Illawarra Dragonsย centreย Brayden Wiliameย has put pen to paper on a three-year deal to switch to French Rugby.
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The Fijian international, who has played nine games for the island nation to go with his 45 NRL appearances and 77 Englishย Super Leagueย appearances, has made the decision to hop codes. He will join Perpignan
READ MORE: Dragons centre Brayden Wiliame set for switch to French Rugby side Perpignan
Dragons lock Warriorsโ enforcer in on short-term deal
Theย St George Illawarra Dragonsย have taken a step to ensure they handle their period of mass suspensions this morning, announcing the short-term signing ofย Jamayne Taunoa-Brown.
The Warriors' youngster will be with the Dragons from today until the end of July as the club and competition relocates toย Queensland.
FULL STORY: St George Illawarra sign Warriors lock Jamayne Taunoa-Brown
Two-way fight breaks out for off-contract Aaron Woods
Reports have emerged both theย Parramatta Eelsย andย Manly Sea Eaglesย have entered a two-way fight for the immediate services ofย Cronulla Sharks' propย Aaron Woods.
It's understood that Woods won't be offered a new contract to stay in the Shire at the end of this season, and he is exploring his options elsewhere.
READ MORE: Eels, Sea Eagles in tussle to land unwanted Sharks forward Aaron Woods
Rival clubs setting sights on Eels five-eighth
At least two NRL rivals are reportedly showing interest in Parramatta five-eighthย Dylan Brownย for the future, perย The Australian'sย Brent Read.
According to Read's report, the 21-year-old is gaining interest from a number of clubs, with interested suitors likely to come calling from November 1 - as the Eels half remains contracted until the end of next season.
FULL STORY: Rival NRL clubs circling Parramatta playmaker Dylan Brown
Croft confident about remaining at Red Hill despite signings for 2022
Brisbane halfbackย Brodie Croftย has admitted that recent changes at the Broncos have left him feeling under pressure as his future at the club remains clouded.
The 15th placed Broncos have won just four games this season and suffered a humiliating 46-0 loss to the Rabbitohs last month, which led to the immediate departure of general manager of football Peter Nolan and head of performance Andrew Croll.
READ MORE Broncos half Brodie Croft confident in remaining at Brisbane for 2022
Gold Coast utility reportedly keen to test Super League
Gold Coast Titans' utility Tyrone Peachey is reportedly keen to test his market value and a potential move to the English Super League.
English publicationย Yorkshire Liveย are reporting thatย Peachey's management have reached out to Super League clubsย in the last week, despite the Titans attempting to hold onto their own version of Mr Fix It.
FULL STORY: Gold Coast utility Tyrone Peachey keen to test Super League switch
Bulldogsโ half reportedly on the outer as Barrettโs revamp continues
Lachlan Lewisย is reportedly on the scrapheap at Belmore as theย Canterbury Bulldogsย continue to revamp their roster.
Despite being called into the side at the last minute for last week's game with theย Sydney Roosters, where he replacedย Kyle Flanagan, reports suggest Lewis won't be offered a new deal to stay in blue and white into 2022.
READ MORE: Bulldogs half Lachlan Lewis set for Canterbury exit
Bulldogs centre Will Hopoate tipped for Saints move
Canterbury centre Will Hopoate is reportedly nearing a move to the Saints, but it won't be with St George Illawarra.
The off-contract Bulldog has been closely linked to the Super League, with reigning champions St Helens understood to be nearing agreement on a two-year deal, according to The Daily Telegraph.
READ MORE: Bulldogs centre Will Hopoate tipped for St Helens move
Super League club signs pair of NRL forwards
Englishย Super Leagueย side Wigan have completed the signings ofย Kaide Ellisย andย Patrick Mago.
The Daily Telegraphย is reporting the pair have signed three-year deals and will head overseas in 2022.
FULL STORY: Rabbitoh Patrick Mago, Dragon Kaide Ellis sign with Wigan
Dragons ramp up push for Storm lock
St George Illawarra are understood to be ramping up their bid to land Melbourne veteranย Dale Finucane.
As reported byย NRL.com,ย the Dragons could utilise theirย Paul Vaughan-sized void in both their squad and salary to move for Finucane's signature.
READ MORE: St George Illawarra ramp up move for out-of-contract Storm veteran Dale Finucane
Future at Concord in doubt for Tigers veteran
Wests centre Joey Leilua's future at Concord looks to be fading, with the hard-nosed outside-back left out of the Tigers' 30-man squad that has ventured toย Queensland.
The Tigers - along with the rest of the Sydney sides, Knights, Storm, Warriors and Raiders - packed their bags for a trip north of the Tweed to keep the 2021 season alive.
FULL STORY: Future of Tigers veteran Joseph Leilua in doubt
Walters and Son: How the Broncos have once again become the family club
With the chess pieces moving rapidly at Red Hill,ย Brisbane Broncos coach Kevin Walters has made a signing that is dear to his heart.
According toย Fox Sports,ย the first-year coach and club legend has signed his son Billy from the West Tigers.
READ MORE: Broncos set to sign Bill Walters, son of Brisbane coach Kevin
Milfordโs new home reportedly down to two clubs
Although it is known thatย Anthony Milfordย won't be a Bronco next season, his future home is still up in the air.
According to the 27-year-old's management, the Queenslander will play in the NRL next season, with reports stating that a move to the Englishย Super League is not on the cards.
FULL STORY: Broncos half Anthony Milford signs with NRL rival
Dogs seek answers about dumped Dragon
Despite having his rich deal shredding by St George Illawarra, suspended forwardย Paul Vaughan looks almost certain to go from the doghouse to the kennel by joining the transfer happy Bulldogs.
However, before Vaughan can sign on the dotted line and trade his red and white jersey for a blue and white one, the Belmore club has reportedly asked the NRL to clarify the 30-year-old's suspension circumstances.
READ MORE: Canterbury move for ex-Dragon Paul Vaughan
Pangai Jr tests pair of Sydney club's patience
Unwanted Bronco Tevita Pangai Jr is still yet to commit to any of his current suitors.
Journalist Brent Read has stated that Wests and Canterbury were still in the race for the 25-year-old's signature, but that they had both been made to wait longer than expected.
FULL STORY: Canterbury, Wests continue to wait on Bronco Tevita Pangai Junior
