NRL CONTRACT SHOW: South Sydney busy, Papenhuyzen latest + Dragons deep dive

NRL CONTRACT SHOW: South Sydney busy, Papenhuyzen latest + Dragons deep dive

Author: Zero Tackle July 14, 2026 Duration: 30:16

The NRL Contract Show discuss Jarome Luai’s early departure from the Wests Tigers, with the NSW playmaker set to leave the club at the end of the current season, giving him 12 months before his switch to PNG. South Sydney’s Jamie Humphreys’ future is also up in the air after opting against a move to the Perth Bears as the Rabbitohs work through a busy period of wheeling and dealing. The boys also discuss all the latest NRL player movement news and rumours, as well as take an in-depth look at where St George Illawarra’s roster is heading.


⬇️ Today's Rundown:

00:00 Intro

01:14 Done Deals

06:21 On the Move

10:26 Whispers

16:22 Burning Question

20:11 Sign or Send?

24:43 State of Play: St George Illawarra Dragons

29:32 What's coming up?


Recorded on 14/07/2026


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