The Brisbane Broncos have officially announced the signing of experienced Cronulla forward Sam Tagataese
The premiership-winning prop inked a one-year deal, and began training on Wednesday with his new teammates.
The 31-year old looks to reignite his career, and with the chance to be coached under the guidance of Wayne Bennett, proved an offer that was too good to refuse.
“I am definitely excited especially as my partner is from Brisbane, and when I first moved to Australia I lived in Brisbane,” he said.
“I actually haven’t (met Bennett before) but I am definitely looking forward to it.
“I have heard so many good things about him, and just look at his record.
“And as my father-in-law said, he is a master coach.
“I am looking to getting the best out of myself at this point of my career and being coached by a great coach.”
Tagatese made 157 appearances during stints with Melbourne, Gold Coast, and Cronulla.
Broncos 2026 Player Movements
| 2026 Gains |
| Grant Anderson (Melbourne Storm, 2027), Tom Duffy (North Queensland Cowboys, 2026), Aublix Tawha (The Dolphins, 2027) |
| 2026 Losses |
| Fletcher Baker (Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs), Coby Black (Canberra Raiders), Selwyn Cobbo (The Dolphins), Kobe Hetherington (Manly Sea Eagles), Israel Leota (rugby union), Jock Madden (Wests Tigers), Latrell Siegwalt (South Sydney Rabbitohs), Tyson Smoothy (Wakefield Trinity), Martin Taupau (retired), Bailey Trew (released) |
| Re-Signed |
| None |
| Off Contract 2026 |
| Jesse Arthars, Tom Duffy, Jack Gosiewski, Payne Haas, Delouise Hoeter, Jaiyden Hunt, Cory Paix, Adam Reynolds, Josh Rogers, Billy Walters |
