NRL transfer news wrap up: Dragons active, Milford eyeing new home

With less than a month remaining for clubs to finalise their squads for the back-end of the season, NRL clubs are placing the transfer market into a frenzy.

In the past week, the Dragons, Broncos and Bulldogs have been in the transfer spotlight, among several other sides already preparing list management calls for the upcoming August 1 deadline and beyond.

Canterbury emerges as potential destination for Paul Vaughan

Canterbury have emerged as a possible new home for former Dragon Paul Vaughan.

Vaughan was sacked last week by the Dragons after he hosted a party at his house with a number of Dragons players despite Greater Sydney's lockdown rules preventing such gatherings.

FULL STORY: Canterbury emerge as keen suitor for delisted Dragon Paul Vaughan

Dragons’ outside back set for second stint overseas

St George Illawarra Dragons centre Brayden Wiliame has put pen to paper on a three-year deal to switch to French Rugby.

NRL Rd 2 - Dragons v Panthers — SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 20: Brayden Williame of the Dragons looks on during the round 2 NRL match between the St George Illawarra Dragons and the Penrith Panthers at Netstrata Jubilee Stadium on March 20, 2020 in Sydney, Australia. Due to the COVID-19 virus outbreak, the fixture will be played with no fans in attendance due to a NSW Public Health Order prohibiting outdoor events with more than 500 people.
(Photo by Jason McCawley/Getty Images)

The Fijian international, who has played nine games for the island nation to go with his 45 NRL appearances and 77 English Super League appearances, has made the decision to hop codes. He will join Perpignan

Dragons lock Warriors’ enforcer in on short-term deal

The St George Illawarra Dragons have taken a step to ensure they handle their period of mass suspensions this morning, announcing the short-term signing of Jamayne Taunoa-Brown.

The Warriors' youngster will be with the Dragons from today until the end of July as the club and competition relocates to Queensland.

FULL STORY: St George Illawarra sign Warriors lock Jamayne Taunoa-Brown

Two-way fight breaks out for off-contract Aaron Woods

Reports have emerged both the Parramatta Eels and Manly Sea Eagles have entered a two-way fight for the immediate services of Cronulla Sharks' prop Aaron Woods.

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 06: Aaron Woods of the Sharks is tackled during the round four NRL match between the Parramatta Eels and the Cronulla Sharks at ANZ Stadium on April 06, 2019 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Matt Blyth/Getty Images)

It's understood that Woods won't be offered a new contract to stay in the Shire at the end of this season, and he is exploring his options elsewhere.

Rival clubs setting sights on Eels five-eighth

At least two NRL rivals are reportedly showing interest in Parramatta five-eighth Dylan Brown for the future, per The Australian's Brent Read.

According to Read's report, the 21-year-old is gaining interest from a number of clubs, with interested suitors likely to come calling from November 1 - as the Eels half remains contracted until the end of next season.

FULL STORY: Rival NRL clubs circling Parramatta playmaker Dylan Brown

Croft confident about remaining at Red Hill despite signings for 2022

Brisbane halfback Brodie Croft has admitted that recent changes at the Broncos have left him feeling under pressure as his future at the club remains clouded.

The 15th placed Broncos have won just four games this season and suffered a humiliating 46-0 loss to the Rabbitohs last month, which led to the immediate departure of general manager of football Peter Nolan and head of performance Andrew Croll.

Gold Coast utility reportedly keen to test Super League

Gold Coast Titans' utility Tyrone Peachey is reportedly keen to test his market value and a potential move to the English Super League.

GOLD COAST, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 22: Tyrone Peachey looks on during a Gold Coast Titans NRL training session on November 22, 2018 in Gold Coast, Australia. (Photo by Chris Hyde/Getty Images)

English publication Yorkshire Live are reporting that Peachey's management have reached out to Super League clubs in the last week, despite the Titans attempting to hold onto their own version of Mr Fix It.

FULL STORY: Gold Coast utility Tyrone Peachey keen to test Super League switch

Bulldogs’ half reportedly on the outer as Barrett’s revamp continues

Lachlan Lewis is reportedly on the scrapheap at Belmore as the Canterbury Bulldogs continue to revamp their roster.

Despite being called into the side at the last minute for last week's game with the Sydney Roosters, where he replaced Kyle Flanagan, reports suggest Lewis won't be offered a new deal to stay in blue and white into 2022.

Bulldogs centre Will Hopoate tipped for Saints move

Canterbury centre Will Hopoate is reportedly nearing a move to the Saints, but it won't be with St George Illawarra.

The off-contract Bulldog has been closely linked to the Super League, with reigning champions St Helens understood to be nearing agreement on a two-year deal, according to The Daily Telegraph.

Super League club signs pair of NRL forwards

English Super League side Wigan have completed the signings of Kaide Ellis and Patrick Mago.

NRL Rd 3 - Rabbitohs v Roosters — SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 26: Patrick Mago of the Rabbitohs is tackled during the round three NRL match between the South Sydney Rabbitohs and the Sydney Roosters at Stadium Australia on March 26, 2021, in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images)

The Daily Telegraph is reporting the pair have signed three-year deals and will head overseas in 2022.

FULL STORY: Rabbitoh Patrick Mago, Dragon Kaide Ellis sign with Wigan

Dragons ramp up push for Storm lock

St George Illawarra are understood to be ramping up their bid to land Melbourne veteran Dale Finucane.

As reported by NRL.com, the Dragons could utilise their Paul Vaughan-sized void in both their squad and salary to move for Finucane's signature.

Future at Concord in doubt for Tigers veteran

Wests centre Joey Leilua's future at Concord looks to be fading, with the hard-nosed outside-back left out of the Tigers' 30-man squad that has ventured to Queensland.

The Tigers - along with the rest of the Sydney sides, Knights, Storm, Warriors and Raiders - packed their bags for a trip north of the Tweed to keep the 2021 season alive.

FULL STORY: Future of Tigers veteran Joseph Leilua in doubt

Walters and Son: How the Broncos have once again become the family club

With the chess pieces moving rapidly at Red Hill, Brisbane Broncos coach Kevin Walters has made a signing that is dear to his heart.

NRL Rd 12 - Tigers v Warriors — SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - JULY 31: Billy Walters of the Tigers runs the ball during the round 12 NRL match between the Wests Tigers and the New Zealand Warriors at the Sydney Cricket Ground on July 31, 2020 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Matt King/Getty Images)

According to Fox Sports, the first-year coach and club legend has signed his son Billy from the West Tigers.

Milford’s new home reportedly down to two clubs

Although it is known that Anthony Milford won't be a Bronco next season, his future home is still up in the air.

According to the 27-year-old's management, the Queenslander will play in the NRL next season, with reports stating that a move to the English Super League is not on the cards.

FULL STORY: Broncos half Anthony Milford signs with NRL rival

Dogs seek answers about dumped Dragon

Despite having his rich deal shredding by St George Illawarra, suspended forward Paul Vaughan looks almost certain to go from the doghouse to the kennel by joining the transfer happy Bulldogs.

However, before Vaughan can sign on the dotted line and trade his red and white jersey for a blue and white one, the Belmore club has reportedly asked the NRL to clarify the 30-year-old's suspension circumstances.

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 10: Paul Vaughan of the Dragons scores a try during the round 21 NRL match between the St George Illawarra Dragons and the Gold Coast Titans at Netstrata Jubilee Stadium on August 10, 2019 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Matt Blyth/Getty Images)

Pangai Jr tests pair of Sydney club's patience

Unwanted Bronco Tevita Pangai Jr is still yet to commit to any of his current suitors.

Journalist Brent Read has stated that Wests and Canterbury were still in the race for the 25-year-old's signature, but that they had both been made to wait longer than expected.

FULL STORY: Canterbury, Wests continue to wait on Bronco Tevita Pangai Junior