November 1 has come and gone, meaning the news and rumours won't stop, with a few movements for 2022, 2023 and contract extensions also going through this week.
Bulldogs set to land mega signing for 2023
The first major signatures for 2023 and beyond are yet to fall, but it would appear Penrith starย Viliame Kikauย will be one of the first.
Kikau originally trashed the Dragons' rumours, however, has, concerningly for Penrith fans at least, gone quiet on recent rumours of his departure from the foot of the mountains.
The Daily Telegraphย are reporting that the Bulldogs have beaten the Cowboys for Kikau's services from 2023 though, signing him to what is believed to be a four-year deal worth around $800,000 per season.
READ MORE: Kikau to link up with Dogs from 2023
Parramatta star makes move to the Wests Tigers
Parramatta star forwardย Isaiah Papali'iย will join theย Wests Tigersย for 2023 on a three-year deal.
Papali'i enjoyed a breakout campaign in his first season with the Eels this year, being named Dally M Second Rower of the Year following his efforts in the blue and gold.
However, the Tigers have swooped on Papali'i's asking price of more than $600,000-per-season, a fee the Eels reportedly struggled to compete with.
READ MORE: Tigers land Eels' star forward
Titans star reportedly in talks with rival coach
The Dolphinsย have reportedly turned their attention to Gold Coast star Tino Faโasuamaleaui for 2023, with coachย Wayne Bennettย understood to have held conversations with theย Maroonsย prop.
Faโasuamaleaui is currently contracted to the Titans until the end of 2023, however the final year of his deal is understood t
FULL STORY: Faโasuamaleaui in sights of NRL newcomers
โKing Guthoโ set to continue Parramatta reign following contract agreement
Parramatta skipperย Clint Guthersonย has ended speculation about his future after agreeing to terms on a three-year deal to remain withย Brad Arthur's side.
It is of the belief that the deal is worth in the vicinity of $2.3 million or $766,666 per season.
Gutherson is a major retention signing for the Eels following the recent departures of Marata Nikore (Warriors) and Isaiah Papali'i (Tigers) for 2023.
FULL STORY: Gutherson signs on until 2025
Knights fullback the latest to meet with NRL newcomers
Newcastle starย Kalyn Pongaย and Dolphins coachย Wayne Bennettย are understood to have held talks as the new kids on the block look to pry theย Queenslandย fullback to Brisbane.
Ponga has been highlighted among several keyย Maroonsย figures to be on the radar ofย the Dolphinsย ahead of their inception into the NRL for 2023, a year the 23-year-old will beย able to opt-out ofย given the contract clause in his favour.
Previous reports have suggestedย the Dolphinsย could look to make the Port Hedland-born fullback aย lucrative offer in the vicinity of $1.4 millionย per season, a fee that would likely make Ponga the highest-paid name in the league come 2023.
READ MORE: Dolphins ramp up interest in Ponga
Knights make official decision on Pearce
Theย Newcastle Knightsย have officially releasedย Mitchell Pearceย from the final year of his contract at the Knights.
The club released a statement on Monday morning confirming Pearce has taken up an offer with theย Catalan Dragonsย in the Englishย Super League.
"Theย Newcastle Knightsย have agreed to grantย Mitchell Pearceย a release to join Englishย Super Leagueย Club, Catalans Dragons," A club statement read.
READ MORE: Knights, Pearce part ways
Raidersโ star undecided on future as negotiations open
Canberra Raiders' star and former Dally M Medalistย Jack Wightonย is set to test the open market in the coming months.
Wighton isn't off-contract with the Raiders until the end of 2024, however, the final two years of his deal are player options in his favour.
It means he, like every other off-contract player at the end of 2022, has the ability to negotiate with other clubs from November 1 - a deadline which passed almost three weeks ago.
FULL STORY: Wighton set to test open market
Dolphins set to attempt poaching raid on Queensland rival
The Dolphinsย are yet to make their first official signing ahead of joining the NRL in 2023, but a poaching raid on theย Brisbane Broncosย might headline it when they do.
Trio Pattrick Carrigan, Jamayne Isaako and Selwyn Cobbo are all understood to be on the Dolphins' radar.
The Broncos may face an uphill battle to retain the trio, with reports suggesting The Dolphinsย have held talks with all three players, according toย The Courier Mail.
FULL STORY: Broncos trio in talks with Queensland rivalsย
Warriors set to backflip on contract decision
Theย New Zealand Warriorsย have reportedly made a 180-degree turn on their stance regarding young halfย Chanel Harris-Tavita.
It has been widely reported previously was that the Warriors weren't going to offer him a contract until at least Round 6 in the 2022 season.
While it's not clear whether Harris-Tavita has received any offers or not from other clubs at this stage, the Warriors are reportedly changing their stance, according to aย New Zealand Heraldย report.
READ MORE: Warriors' reportedly u-turn on young half
โHavenโt even made him an offerโ: Shock revelation over Parramatta contract crisis
Theย Parramatta Eelsย reportedly are yet to offer star second-rowerย Ryan Mattersonย a new deal.
Brent Read toldย Triple M Radioย that Matterson hasn't been offered a new deal with Parramatta desperate to sign someone in the coming days.
โTo suggest theyโre under the gun, under the barrel, is an understatement,โ Read said.
FULL STORY: Matterson remains in unclear position with Parramatta
Storm face possible halves crisis as star makes call
Theย Melbourne Stormย have two of the best halves in the NRL at their disposal, but with bothย Cameron Munsterย andย Jahrome Hughesย set to come off-contract at the same time, the club could face something of a crisis.
That comes following a shock revelation reported on Tuesday evening - thatย Jahrome Hughesย won't be taking up an option in his favour for the 2024 season.
It means Hughes is technically able to negotiate from November 1 in 2022, and will do so according to aย Daily Telegraphย report.ย Cameron Munsterย is also off-contract at the end of the 2023 season and will be able to negotiate from the same time.
FULL STORY: Storm facing halves crisis with pair's contract status
Warriors set to lose star of the future
Theย New Zealand Warriorsย are set to lose one of the game's most talented junior dummy halves.
Stanley Iongi, who is just 18 years old, has been part of the Warriors' system since the age of 15 and has impressed through the junior ranks, but has now moved toย Australia.
While it had previously been reported that he had linked up with theย Melbourne Storm, his manager Dixon McIver confirmed toย Zero Tackleย that was not the case, and that the youngster had signed with the Brisbane Tigers, who are the Storm's feeder team.
READ MORE: Warriors jet set for Queensland move