Rugby League Clubs Explore Mid-Season Transfers
As the Challenge Cup schedule takes a break, Super League clubs have been active in the transfer market, exploring opportunities to bolster their rosters for the remainder of the season. In a busy week of activity, one particular Samoan international forward has emerged as a potential target for several clubs.
Hull FC has been the busiest club, announcing the signings of Jordan Abdull for 2025 and Jed Cartwright, son of incoming coach John Cartwright, as well as Treigh Stweard, who will join the Black and Whites for the rest of the 2024 season. Additionally, reports suggest that Ed Chamberlain will soon join the club for 2025, while Liam Sutcliffe is set to depart for the Huddersfield Giants.
Across the city, Hull KR has announced the capture of Tom Davies for 2025, from the Catalans Dragons. Meanwhile, the rugby league world has been abuzz with the news that the Brisbane Broncos are willing to release one of their big names, a move that is sure to pique the interest of a number of Super League clubs.
The player in question is Martin Taupau, a Samoan international forward who has been a consistent performer in the NRL over the years. According to a Fox League report, Taupau has been informed that he will not be re-signed by the Broncos beyond his current deal, which expires at the end of the 2024 season.
Taupau’s potential availability has put Super League clubs on high alert, as the 34-year-old has long been linked with a move to the UK competition, particularly to the Leeds Rhinos. With his wealth of experience and ability to provide much-needed go-forward, the Rhinos could now be presented with an opportunity to finally secure his services.
As the rugby league community eagerly awaits Taupau’s next move, Super League clubs will be closely monitoring the situation, with the potential to add a proven and experienced international forward to their rosters.
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