As the 2026 QLD Cup season slowly approaches, Zero Tackle will keep you updated with all the news and rumours surrounding player movements and each team's squad.
Updated as of December 17.
Brisbane Tigers
| 2026 Gains |
| Ben Liyou (Gold Coast Titans), Harry Durbin (New Zealand Warriors), Zacariah Miles (Redcliffe Dolphins), Zack Lamont (Penrith Panthers), Maea Mitchell (Western Clydesdales), Jacob Sykes (Manly Sea Eagles), Oskar Bryant (Ipswich Jets), Zane Dunford (Manly Sea Eagles), Jarrett Subloo (Northern Pride), Kea Pere (Burleigh Bears), Solo Wane (PNG Hunters), Judah Rimbu (Castleford Tigers), Clay Webb (Featherstone Rovers), Benjamin Taylor (Manly Sea Eagles), Lebron Naea (Melbourne Rebels) |
| 2026 Losses |
| Blake Anders (Central Queensland Capras), Ryley Jacks |
| 2026 Squad |
| Alex Fonoti, Ben Liyou, Benjamin Taylor, Caleb Daunt, Clay Webb, Harry Durbin, Jackson Chang, Jacob Sykes, Jackson Connor, Jake House, Jarrett Subloo, Judah Rimbu, Kayliss Brown, Kea Pere, Lebron Naea, Leon Te Hau, Luke Bain, Madison Beckett, Maea Mitchell, Mitchell Spencer, Monte Beham, Nathan Kegg-King, Noah Natapu, Oscar Mosa, Oskar Bryant, Sam Wallis, Samuela Vakadula, Solo Wane, Sylvester Namo, Vaka Sikahele, Zacariah Miles, Zack Lamont, Zane Dunford |
Burleigh Bears
| 2026 Gains |
| Luke Burton (Tweed Seagulls), Luke Gale (Wynnum Manly Seagulls), Paul Turner, Ryan Foran (Gold Coast Titans), Sione Hopoate (Wynnum Manly Seagulls), Will Lewis (Parramatta Eels) |
| 2026 Losses |
| None |
| 2026 Squad |
| Aston Bai, Flynn Groth, Guy Hamilton, Harry Quinlan, Joe Duffy, Jordan Scott, Kurt De Luis, Lachlan West, Lochlyn Sheldon, Luke Burton, Luke Gale, Matt Egan, Mitch Watson, Paul Turner, Ryan Foran, Ryan Jones, Sam Coster, Sam McIntyre, Sami Sauiluma, Sione Hopoate, Takitau Mapaplangi, Troy Leo, Will Lewis |
Central Queensland Capras
| 2026 Gains |
| Blake Anders (Brisbane Tigers), Trey Brown (North Sydney Bears), Radean Robinson, Rodrick Tai (Warrington Wolves) |
| 2026 Losses |
| None |
| 2026 Squad |
| Blake Anders, Cooper Marshall, Eli Beattie, Radean Robinson, Rodrick Tai, Trey Brown, Tyler Szepanowski |
Ipswich Jets
| 2026 Gains |
| Braydon Guyan (Mackay Cutters), Brenton Baira (Mackay Cutters), Caleb Jackson (Redcliffe Dolphins), Dantoray Lui (Redcliffe Dolphins), Ioane Seiuli (Tweed Seagulls), Kobe Tararo (Souths Logan Magpies), Tom McGrath (Redcliffe Dolphins), Tyran Ott (Bradford Bulls) |
| 2026 Losses |
| None |
| 2026 Squad |
| Blake Lenehan, Braydon Guyan, Brenton Baira, Caleb Jackson, Dantoray Lui, Dion Teaupa, Ioane Seiuli, Jonathon Rueben, Julian Christian, Kobe Tararo, Nicholas Halalilo, Patrick Vaivai, Rashuan Denny, Samuel Inoke, Tom McGrath, Tyran Ott |
Mackay Cutters
| 2026 Gains |
| Sean Mullany (Gold Coast Titans), Jordan Martin (Canberra Raiders), Tobias Miller (St George Illawarra Dragons), Tyrone Gunn-James (Townsville Blackhawks), Quintin Fui (Wyong Roos), Taine Rush (rugby union) |
| 2026 Losses |
| Brenton Baira (Ipswich Jets) |
| 2026 Squad |
| Baden Robinson, Bayley Gill, Brad Campbell, Brandon Russell, Dario Takitaki, Hiale Roycroft, Hugh Arthur, Jacob John, James Hickey, Jed Bignell, Jimmy Ngutlik, Jordan Martin, Julius Kapeli, Luke Peitzner, Mitch Fogarty, Nic Zusak, Quintin Fui, Raydan Burns, Rory Woodall, Ryan Rivett, Sean Mullany, Sheldon Diaz, Taine Rush, Toby Miller, Tom McNulty, Tyrone Gunn-James Development Players Harry Considine, Kooper Shears, Ryan John, Rylan Misztela |
Northern Pride
| 2026 Gains |
| None |
| 2026 Losses |
| None |
| 2026 Squad |
| Ben Rumble, Campbell Duffy, Daniel Woodhouse, Jack Boyling, Jirra Twist, Kenneth Fonoti, Lachlan Magill, Quinnland Tupou, Sam Cramo, Seamus King-Smith, Shamish O'Quinn |
Norths Devils
| 2026 Gains |
| Jack Miers (Brisbane Tigers), |
| 2026 Losses |
| Manase Kaho (Catalans Dragons) |
| 2026 Squad |
| Ben Nakubuwai, Bradnon Finnegan, Brody Tamarua, Jack Ahern, Jacob Gagan, Jack Miers, James Flack, Jerome Veve, Kane Rushton, Kalolo Saitaua, Kierran Moseley, Lachlan Lewis, Lauloto Salei, Matthew Milson, Thomas Rafter, Tony Tumusa |
PNG Hunters
| 2026 Gains |
| None |
| 2026 Losses |
| Alex Max (London Broncos), Gairo Vairo (London Broncos) |
| 2026 Squad |
| Benji Kot, Bruce Bawase, Carlos Lung, Clent Lama, Chris Culligan, David Isssac, Douglas David, Doa Tapako, Elijah Roltinga, Emmanuel Anis, Felix Baki, Gregan Formet, Graham Rex, Hercules Kondo, Himson Ulalom, Ila Alu, Jerrin Pitten, Jordan Pat, Joshua Mire, Joseph Kora, Jordan Steven, Jamie Mavoko, Jacob Lot, Joshua Lau, Joel Gena, Kevin Tako, Khaiya Waiembi, Koso Bandi, Lynchill Kiap, Limbi Henry, McWin Worinu, Miles Banam, Manisa Kai, Murray Fige Connors, Norman Akunai, Noah Yongomina, Robert Gigmai, Samuel Wak, Sanny Wabo, Seal Kalo, Steven Bruno, Trevor Solu, Vane Manuma, Wari Rex, Whallan Tau-Loi, Zebedy Kip |
Redcliffe Dolphins
| 2026 Gains |
| Domenico De Stradis (Parramatta Eels), Patrcie Siolo (Sunshine Coast Falcons), Riley Price (Penrith Panthers), Sam Elliott (Norths Devils) |
| 2026 Losses |
| Tom McGrath (Ipswich Jets) |
| 2026 Squad |
| Brent Woolf, Drew Timms, Domenico De Stradis, Jack Johnson, Jack White, Jarrett Boland, Jordan Plath, Josh James, Levi Wilson, Mali Le Pou, Michael McGrath, Montel Lisala, Patrice Siolo, Peesi Kepu, Riley Price, Sam Elliott, Sione Kivalu, Steven Numambo, Will Boland, Will Dobson |
Souths Logan Magpies
| 2026 Gains |
| None |
| 2026 Losses |
| Israel Leota (Moana Pasifika), Latrell Siegwalt (South Sydney Rabbitohs), Ricky Leutele (retired) |
| 2026 Squad |
| N/A |
Sunshine Coast Falcons
| 2026 Gains |
| None |
| 2026 Losses |
| None |
| 2026 Squad |
| Cooper Page-Wilson, Danny Heenan, Flynn Camilleri, Harrison McIndoe, Josh Billing, Mason Peut, Taine Cooper, Zion Johnson |
Townsville Blackhawks
| 2026 Gains |
| Fua Schwalger (Western Clydesdales), Nicholas Lenaz (North Queensland Cowboys), Saimone Ahomana (Brisbane Tigers), Jacob Gannon (York City Knights), Jayden Tanner (Wests Tigers), Wiremu Greig (Parramatta Eels), Joseph Currie (Sydney Roosters), Braithan Ketchell (Northern Pride) |
| 2026 Losses |
| James Tamou (retired), Kalifa Faifai Loa, Patrick Irwin, Tyrone Gunn-James, Alfie Mather, Tom Nisbet, Jonah Raidaveta, Logan Dickson, Hamilton Taia, Lachlan Lerch, Joshua Debritt, Joey Delle, Jackson Owen, Jack Sanford, Jordon Remfrey |
| 2026 Squad |
| Bailey Biondi-Odo, Braithan Ketchell, Declan Dowson, Dudley Dotoi, Eddie Hampson, Fua Schwalger, Isaiah Latu, Jack Campagnolo, Jacob Gannon, Jayden Hodges, Jayden Sharp, Jayden Tanner, Jesse Pascoe, Joseph Currie, Joshua Stuckey, Lennix Tovo, Luke Webley, Matthew Wright, McKenzie Baker, Nicholas Lenaz, Ryan Kinsey, Saimone Ahomana, Toby Thorburn, Wiremu Greig |
Tweed Heads Seagulls
| 2026 Gains |
| Ratu Jope Rotavisoro, Ryan Gray (South Sydney Rabbitohs), Max Bradbury (Cronulla Sharks), Shaquai Mitchell (South Sydney Rabbitohs), Patrick Irwin (Townsville Blackhawks), Lekani Mpaso (Canberra Raiders), Max Hayley (Manly Sea Eagles), Kyle Pickering (Newtown Jets), Ethan Ferguson |
| 2026 Losses |
| Jay Kirk (South Sydney Rabbitohs) |
| 2026 Squad |
| Ethan Ferguson, Harry Croker, Jack Cullen, Jack Smith, Jacob Kernick, JJ Collins, John-Thomas Manuofetoa, Joseph Vuna, Josh Bevan, Kaleb Ngamanu, Kalin Ropata, Kyle Pickering, Lee Turner, Lekani Mpaso, Liam Manuel-Liolevave, Lindon McGrady, Malakhi Donovan, Max Bradbury, Max Hayley, Patrick Irwin, Phoenix Steinwede, Ratu Jope Rotavisoro, Romano Cook, Romano Tauafao, Ryan Gray, Shaquai Mitchell |
Western Clydesdales
| 2026 Gains |
| None |
| 2026 Losses |
| Fua Schwalger (Townsville Blackhawks) |
| 2026 Squad |
| Darcy Carswell |
Wynnum Manly Seagulls
| 2026 Gains |
| None |
| 2026 Losses |
| Ronald Philitoga (North Queensland Cowboys), Liam Sutton (North Queensland Cowboys) |
| 2026 Squad |
| N/A |
