The Newcastle Knights is pleased to announce the signing of English Super League centre Joe Wardle.
Wardle has signed a three-year contract and will join his new teammates at pre-season training as soon as a visa is secured.
The 25-year-old will arrive at the Club from the Huddersfield Giants, where he has played more than 140 games.
“I coached Joe during my time in England and know he will be a great addition to our young squad,” coach Nathan Brown said.
“Joe comes with plenty of Super League experience and adds some real versatility to our squad. He is as comfortable in the second row as he is at centre.”
Wardle had originally agreed to join the Club in 2018, however the release of Jake Mamo to the Giants made way for Wardle to sign for 2017.
“We identified him as a player we wanted at the Club, so we are obviously pleased Joe joins us for next season,” Brown added.
Knights 2026 Player Movements
| 2026 Gains |
| Dylan Brown (Parramatta Eels, 2035), Peter Hola (The Dolphins, 2027), Asu Kepaoa (Penrith Panthers, 2027), Trey Mooney (Canberra Raiders, 2029), Pasami Saulo (Canberra Raiders, 2027), Sandon Smith (Sydney Roosters, 2029) |
| 2026 Losses |
| Taj Annan (rugby union), Jake Arthur (Hull FC), Jayden Brailey (Canberra Raiders), Paul Bryan (Manly Sea Eagles), Jack Cogger (Penrith Panthers), Brock Greacen (Castleford Tigers), Jack Hetherington (Melbourne Storm), Riley Jones (Cronulla Sharks), Jye Linnane (New Zealand Warriors), Kai Pearce-Paul (Wests Tigers), Will Pryce (Hull FC), Sebastian Su'a (The Dolphins), Leo Thompson (Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs), Tyrone Thompson (rugby union) |
| Re-Signed |
| None |
| Off Contract 2026 |
| Thomas Cant, Wilson De Courcey, Tyson Frizell, Dane Gagai, Tyson Gamble, Brodie Jones, Greg Marzhew |
