Player movements for the 2027 NRL season are well underway, with squads sarting to take shape for next season.

With contract spots being locked away weekly and players making calls on their futures, Zero Tackle have you covered with every contract, and the way every team will line up in their current state of play.

The ultimate 2027 NRL signing tracker will be continually updated as player signings are confirmed, both across Top 30 spots and development player lists. Note, it will not be based on rumours, only signings as confirmed by clubs.

As it stands, there are still 164 spots available on Top 30s for next year, while most development spots still remain open.

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Click here for the latest contract rumours and news

Correct as at April 25, 2026

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North Queensland Cowboys

Cowboys 2027 Player Movements

2027 Gains
Sione Katoa (Cronulla Sharks, 2028), Jesse Ramien (Cronulla Sharks, 2028)
2027 Losses
Scott Drinkwater (St George Illawarra Dragons), Harrison Edwards (Parramatta Eels), Wiremu Greig (Townsville Blackhawk)
Re-Signed
Braidon Burns (2028), Tom Chester (2029), Jake Clifford (2028), Thomas Mikaele (2028), Jaxon Purdue (2030)
Off Contract 2026
John Bateman, Zac Herdegen, Mason Kira, Kaiden Lahrs, Matthew Lodge, Soni Luke, Sam McIntyre, Kai O'Donnell, Jaxson Paulo, Murray Taulagi

Best 19 and full squad

1. Jaxon Purdue
2. Sione Katoa
3. Jesse Ramien
4. Tom Chester
5. Braidon Burns
6. Jake Clifford
7. Tom Dearden
8. Coen Hess
9. Reed Mahoney
10. Jason Taumalolo
11. Heilum Luki
12. Jeremiah Nanai
13. Reuben Cotter

Interchange
14. Thomas Mikaele
15. Griffin Neame
16. James Walsh
17. Viliami Vailea
18. Robert Derby
19. Zac Laybutt

Rest of squad
20. No player signed.
21. No player signed.
22. No player signed.
23. No player signed.
24. No player signed.
25. No player signed.
26. No player signed.
27. No player signed.
28. No player signed.
29. No player signed.
30. No player signed.

Roster spots open: 13

2027 development list
1. No player signed.
2. No player signed.
3. No player signed.
4. No player signed.
5. No player signed.
6. No player signed.

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