The Super League’s Transfer Market Heats Up
The Super League season is set for another break after this weekend’s fixtures, as the focus shifts to England’s mid-season international against France. However, the player transfer market remains active, with several major deals in the pipeline.
This week has seen a flurry of activity, with Leeds Rhinos securing a loan deal for Sam Eseh and missing out on Huddersfield Giants’ Jake Connor. Meanwhile, Franklin Pele departed Hull FC only to join the Bradford Bulls the same day. Super League clubs also missed out on NRL stars Damien Cook and Adam Doueihi, who signed long-term deals elsewhere.
“Despite the mixed results, one Super League side is poised to secure a significant transfer coup for the 2025 season,” according to a Sky Sports pundit.
Speaking ahead of the Castleford Tigers vs. Hull KR match, Jenna Brooks revealed that the Catalans Dragons are set to complete a double swoop from the NRL.
Brooks confirmed that former Catalans player Elliot Whitehead has signed a deal to return to Perpignan, while Australian international Luke Keary will also join the club on a two-year contract. Whitehead, who has made 195 NRL appearances for the Canberra Raiders, is a familiar face, having spent two seasons with the Dragons earlier in his career.
The news provides a much-needed boost for the struggling Catalans Dragons side, who reached last season’s Super League Grand Final but have endured a difficult campaign so far. Their attack, in particular, has lacked the spark seen in previous years. Keary’s signing represents a significant coup for the French club, as the talented playmaker has over 200 games of experience with the South Sydney Rabbitohs and Sydney Roosters.
This double transfer swoop is expected to significantly strengthen the Catalans Dragons’ squad for the 2025 season, as they aim to bounce back and challenge for top honors in the rugby league world cup fixtures covered by Sky Sports rugby league and BBC rugby league.
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