Official 2026 Sharks Squad+ Signings Announcements

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This thread is an attempt to summarise the official (or credible) signings announcements/updates.
Note: it is difficult to categorise players into Top 30, Dev Deals, Full-time Squad etc. Some re-signings are also not announced by the club.
Where a link is given, it is to the last known contract.

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Contracts List
NRL players, plus development players with official Sharks signing announcements/media releases or long-term contracts.

Off-contract end of 2026:
Braden Hamlin-Uele (link)
Jesse Ramien (link)
Sione Katoa (link)
Siosifa Talakai (link)
Toby Rudolf (link)
Cam McInnes (link)
Tukupa-Ke Hau Tapuha (link)
Billy Burns (link)
Sam Stonestreet (link)
William Kennedy (link)
Hohepa Puru (link)
Jayden Berrell (full-time training squad)
Blake Hosking (full-time training squad)
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Niwhai Puru (link)
Riley Jones (link)
Felix Faatili (link)
Jai Davies (link)
Harrison Hassett (link)

Gone end of 2026:
Mawene Hiroti -> Titans
Chris Vea'ila -> Bears

Off-contract end of 2027:
Briton Nikora (link)
Liam Ison (link)
Teig Wilton (link)
Oregon Kaufusi (link)
Michael Gabrael (link)
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Riley Pollard (link)
Oliver Lester (link)
Alex Challenor (link)
Tom Dellow (link)
Nikora Williams (link)
Blake Watman (link)
Jake White (link)

Off-contract end of 2028:
Addin Fonua-Blake (link)
Braydon Trindall (link)
Ronaldo Mulitalo (link)
Tom Hazelton (link)
Prestyn Laine-Sietu (link)
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Callum Grantham (link)
Xavier Cacciotti (link)

Off-contract end of 2029:
Nicho Hynes (link)
KL Iro (link)

Off-contract end of 2030:
Blayke Brailey (link)
Jesse Colquhoun (link)

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Unknown
Sam McCulloch (link) - last signed to end of 2025, but in 2026 pre-season training

Gone
Max Bradbury
Daniel Atkinson
Kade Dykes
Dylan Coutts (link)

Also see NRL Signings Tracker (though this can be inaccurate too).

 

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Pathways Updates

This is a non-exhaustive list of recent contract announcements.

2025 announcements (descending order):

Signed Player	Update Date	Signing News	Contract End (*=Assumed)	Source	Position	Notes	Club*	Birth month
Marc Tannous	19-Sep-2025	Signed to end of 2027	2027	ZeroTackle	Halfback	From Wests Tigers Jersey Flegg.		Jun-2006
Gabriel Asmar	8-Sep-2025	2026 and 2027	2027	Pacific SM	Back-row/wing	NSWCCC U15s 2025	St Pats/De La
Duquan Talaepa	3-Sep-2025	Signed to 2027	2027*	SOPS Group	Back-rower	QLD Schoolboys 2025	Mabel Park, Norths Devils
Cooper Shephard	13-Aug-2025	3-year deal - "2025-2027"	2027*	Titan SM	Half/five-eighth	Endeavour. NSW CHS U15s 2025	De La Salle Caringbah
Kaylan Turner	16-Jun-2025	End of 2026	2026	Pacific SM	Centre	Harold Matthews 2025	De La

2024 announcements (ascending order):

Signed Player	Update Date	Signing News	Contract End (*=Assumed)	Source	Position	Notes	Club*
Jai Davies	24-Oct-2024	Signed to end of 2026	2026	Sharks	Prop	SG Ball Player of the Year 2024	Gymea
Blake Watman	24-Oct-2024	Signed to end of 2027	2027	Sharks , Pacific SM	Five-eighth or second-row	Endeavour SHS, Canberra juniors	Bosco, Goulburn Stockmen
Oliver Lester	24-Oct-2024	Signed to end of 2027	2027	Sharks	Fullback		Como
Alex Challenor	24-Oct-2024	Signed to end of 2027	2027	Sharks	Lock/prop		De La
Tom Dellow	24-Oct-2024	Signed to end of 2027	2027	Sharks	Lock/backrow	2024 Junior Representative Player of the Year; Harold Matts Players' Player, Player of the Year and Coaches Awards	Como
Nikora Williams	24-Oct-2024	Signed to end of 2027	2027	Sharks	Centre		Aquinas
Callum Grantham	9-Oct-2024	Agreed to a four-year extension with the Sharks	2028	Titans SM Sharks	Halfback	Harold Matthews 2024	Cronulla-Caringbah
Alex Isdale	5-Oct-2024	Joined the Cronulla Sharks (no term specified)	?	Zero Tackle	Halfback	Wests HM 2024
Daniel Rakena	23-Sep-2024	Signed the next two years with the Cronulla Sharks.	2026	SOPS Group	5/8	Nephew of Sosaia Feki. Keebra Park HS	Southport Tigers, Burleigh Bears
Benson Tau	20-Aug-2024	2-year deal for 2025 - 2026	2026	Titans SM	Centre/Wing	Dolphins Academy / Marsden SHS 2024
Luke Raymond	20-Jul-2024	Re-signed for a further season	2025*	Lombardi SM	Forward	Jersey Flegg 2024
Felix Faatili	10-Jul-2024	Upgraded and extended through to 2026, and will join the senior NRL group during the upcoming pre-season.	2026	Titans SM Sharks	Prop	Jersey Flegg 2024
Riley Pollard	9-Jul-2024	"This will see him join the club's development list for 2025 before progressing into the club's Top 30 roster for the 2027 NRL season"	2027*	Zero Tackle	Halfback	Jersey Flegg 2024
William Charles	2-Jun-2024	Recently signed with the Cronulla Sharks for 3 years.	2027*	Rogers SM	Front Row	SG Ball 2024
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Kurt Montgomery	24-Aug-2023	End of 2025	2025	Titans SM
Lachlan Araullo	17-Jul-203	End of 2026	2026	Titans SM
Richard Whalebone	22-Jun-2023	Signed for 3 years	2026*	Titans SM	Winger		Gymea
Sam McCullough	1-Jun-2023	Re-signed with the Cronulla Sharks for a further 2 seasons	2025*	Lombardi SM	Lock	Jersey Flegg 2024	Como / Bosco
Kristian Dixon	?	?			Winger		Gymea
Jake White	2-Aug-2024	"Signed til 2027"	2027*	Sport Vision agents	Prop	Aus Schoolboys 2025	Taranaki Sharks

Notes:

• Junior club is not guaranteed to be accurate, it is generally based on the most-reported club. Some players may change clubs, and rep players (particularly from out-of-area) may be allocated to play for a particular club.

 

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According to sources speaking on the condition of anonymity, Zero Tackle can reveal that Kaufusi has triggered the option in his contract that will see him remain at the Cronulla Sharks for the 2025 NRL season.

Oregon Kaufusi makes call on home for 2025 season Zero Tackle

Oregon Kaufusi makes call on home for 2025 season

“He’s under the radar.”

www.zerotackle.com

 

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Sharks bolster squad depth with player re-signings

Following a year in which the three senior men’s teams enjoyed successful seasons, the Sharks can announce a series of re-signings in bolstering the squad depth for 2025 and beyond

www.sharks.com.au

Current NRL Squad members in experienced outside back Mawene Hiroti, half back Niwhai Puru, backrower Billy Burns, hooker Jayden Berrell, and young centre Chris Veaíla, have all signed one-year contract extensions that will keep them at the Cronulla club in 2025. All five players were members of the Newtown Jets NSW Cup Grand Final winning team against the North Sydney Bears.

The five will be a part of the Sharks full-time NRL squad, with training to resume in late November.

The Sharks can also confirm the signings of three local juniors named in the Australian Schoolboys team in Nikora Williams, Tom Dellow and Alex Challenor, the trio playing in recent matches against France and PNG. All three have signed until the end of the 2027 NRL Season.

In rounding out a busy period of re-signings and player retention, barnstorming prop Felix Faatili, integral to the success of the Jersey Flegg team in 2024, has also extended his contract with the Sharks until the end of 2026 and will join the senior NRL group during the upcoming pre-season.

Promising youngsters from the 2024 Sharks Harold Matthews team in Callum Grantham (signed until 2028), Oliver Lester (2027), Blake Whatman (2027), along with Jai Davies (2026) who played SG Ball last year before moving up into the Jersey Flegg team, have also signed multi-year contacts with the Cronulla club. During the term of their contracts all will have the opportunity to train with the NRL squad for varying periods.

 

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Trindall extends – signs new 3-year contract

Braydon Trindall has extended his time with the Sharks, the talented half/five eighth signing a new long-term deal in committing to the Cronulla club until the end of the 2028 season.

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Sharks half Braydon Trindall has extended his time with the Cronulla club in putting pen to paper on a new long term contract.

Already signed on for 2025, with the three-year contract extension Trindall is now committed to the Sharks until the end of the 2028 season.

 

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A mainstay of the Sharks pack over the past two seasons, prop Oregon Kaufusi has agreed to terms on a one-year contract and will remain at the Cronulla club in 2025.

While in more signing news, utility Hohepa Puru, twin brother of talented half/five-eighth Niwhai, joins the Sharks' full time NRL squad for the 2025 season.

Kaufusi re-signs and another Puru joins the Sharks

Prop Oregon Kaufusi has agreed to terms on a new contract for the 2025 season, while Hohepa Puru will join his twin brother Niwhai at the Sharks next year

www.sharks.com.au

 

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Nikora re-signs until 2027

New Zealand international Briton Nikora will remain in Sharks colours until at least the end of 2027 after extending his contract for a further two seasons.

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New Zealand international Briton Nikora will remain in Sharks colours until at least the end of 2027 after extending his contract for a further two seasons.

 

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Ison caps off brilliant year with new deal

Talented young fullback Liam Ison has committed to the Sharks until the end of 2027 after making his NRL debut and claiming NSW Cup glory in a meteoric rise this year.

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Talented young fullback Liam Ison has committed to the Sharks until the end of 2027 after making his NRL debut and claiming NSW Cup glory in a meteoric rise this year.

 

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Captain Cam re-signs until the end of 2026

Inspirational Sharks captain Cameron McInnes will continue to spearhead the club's pursuit of premierships after extending his contract until the end of 2026.

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Inspirational Sharks captain Cameron McInnes will continue to spearhead the club's pursuit of premierships after extending his contract until the end of 2026.

 

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Wilton signs on for two more years

Continuing an exciting retention spree, the Sharks have locked down second-rower Teig Wilton on a new two-year deal until the end of 2027.

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Continuing an exciting retention spree, the Sharks have locked down second-rower Teig Wilton on a new two-year deal until the end of 2027.

 

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Hau Tapuha eyes bigger role after signing new deal

Powerhouse prop Tuku Hau Tapuha will remain at the Sharks until at least the end of 2026 after inking a one-year contract extension on Friday.

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Powerhouse prop Tuku Hau Tapuha will remain at the Sharks until at least the end of 2026 after inking a one-year contract extension on Friday.

 

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Mulitalo stays loyal with three-year Sharks deal

New Zealand international Ronaldo Mulitalo will remain a proud one-club man after signing a three-year extension with the Sharks.

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New Zealand international Ronaldo Mulitalo will remain a proud one-club man after signing a three-year extension with the Sharks.

Now contracted until the end of 2028, the 25-year-old winger has played 110 NRL matches for Cronulla after starting out in the SG Ball ranks.

"I'm filled with emotions, super grateful," Mulitalo said. "For me and my family it's massive. Hopefully, I'll finish my career here as a Sharkie forever.

 

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Consistent Kaufusi extends again

On the eve of a new season, international prop Oregon Kaufusi has pledged his long-term future to the Sharks by inking a two-year extension.

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On the eve of a new season, international prop Oregon Kaufusi has pledged his long-term future to the Sharks by inking a two-year extension.

The five-time Samoa representative will remain a key part of the black, white and blue engine room until at least the end of 2027.

 

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Towering prop Tom Hazelton has shown his loyalty to the Sharks by knocking back interest elsewhere to sign a new three-year contract.

Despite being pursued by a host of rival teams, Hazelton always wanted to stay at the club where he made his first-grade debut in 2022.

The 26-year-old will remain at Cronulla until at least the end of 2028, having played 45 matches in black, white and blue to date.

Hazelton sticks solid with three-year Sharks extension

Towering prop Tom Hazelton has shown his loyalty to the Sharks by knocking back interest elsewhere to sign a new three-year contract.

www.sharks.com.au

 

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The Cronulla Sharks have retained two of their brightest young talents with Niwhai Puru and Chris Vea'ila signing one-year deals until the end of 2026.

Sharks reinforce depth as Puru, Vea’ila extend

The Cronulla Sharks have retained two of their brightest young talents with Niwhai Puru and Chris Vea'ila signing one-year deals until the end of 2026.

www.sharks.com.au

 

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Arguably the club's most improved player this season, second-rower Billy Burns has re-signed with the Sharks until at least the end of 2026.

Burns rewarded with one-year extension

Arguably the club's most improved player this season, second-rower Billy Burns has re-signed with the Sharks until at least the end of 2026.

www.sharks.com.au

 

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A centre with blinding speed and a knack for scoring tries, Michael Gabrael has extended his contract with the Sharks until at least the end of 2027.

Young gun Gabrael extends with the Sharks

A centre with blinding speed and a knack for scoring tries, Michael Gabrael has extended his contract with the Sharks until at least the end of 2027.

www.sharks.com.au

 

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Try-scoring sensation Sam Stonestreet will continue his promising career at the Sharks after inking a one-year extension until the end of 2026.

The retention of the lightning-fast winger is coupled with the exciting news that up-and-coming centre Prestyn Laine-Sietu has re-signed through to 2028.

Stonestreet and Laine-Sietu ink Sharks extensions

Try-scoring sensation Sam Stonestreet will continue his promising career at the Sharks after inking a one-year extension, while up-and-coming centre Prestyn Laine-Sietu has re-signed with the club for a further three seasons.

www.sharks.com.au

 

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Strike centre KL Iro has put pen to paper on a three-year contract extension, ensuring he'll remain a Shark until at least the end of 2029.

Iro recommits to Sharks until end of 2029

Strike centre KL Iro has put pen to paper on a three-year contract extension, ensuring he'll remain a Shark until at least the end of 2029.

www.sharks.com.au

 

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After enjoying an outstanding season, classy fullback Will Kennedy has re-signed with the Sharks until the end of 2026.

Kennedy, who made his NRL debut for Cronulla in 2019, polled 10th in Dally M Medal voting this year as he helped his team reach the preliminary finals.

The 28-year-old produced eight tries, 13 try assists, seven line breaks and averaged 149 metres while playing every minute in all 27 matches.

Kennedy signs on for 2026

After enjoying an outstanding season, classy fullback Will Kennedy has re-signed with the Sharks until the end of 2026.

www.sharks.com.au