From Ben Hunt returning to the Broncos to Zac Lomax making a highly anticipated move from the Dragons to the Eels and Clint Gutherson going the other way, the 2025 NRL season is full of intriguing storylines surrounding players seeking a fresh start at new clubs. Other big guns set to make big moves in 2025 include Panthers premiership heroes Jarome Luai, James Fisher-Harris and Sunia Turuva, representative prop Reagan Campbell-Gillard, promising big men Stefano Utoikamanu and Terrell May and proven performers Isaiah Papali'i, Addin Fonua-Blake, Val Holmes and Chad Townsend. Among the key off-season signing moves are:

• Storm fullback Ryan Papenhuyzen has signed a one-year contract extension that will keep him in Melbourne until the end of the 2026 season.
• Roosters captain James Tedesco signed a one-year contract extension, ensuring his continued leadership and presence at the club until the end of 2026.
• The Dragons extending playmaker Kyle Flanagan for a further two years and securing the signature of Sharks utility Daniel Atkinson from 2026.
• On the back of his impressive return to the NRL in 2024, Bronson Xerri has inked a new deal with the Bulldogs through to the end of the 2027 season.
• The Rabbitohs signing playmaker Jayden Sullivan for the 2025 season after he was released by Wests Tigers.
• England international John Bateman is set to play a mentoring role for the North Queensland pack after signing a two-year deal with the Cowboys.
• Sharks captain Cameron McInnes extended his contract until the end of 2026 while prop Tuku Hau Tapuha inked a one-year extension to the end of 2026.
• The Dolphins extended the contracts of Fijian international Kurt Donoghoe and forward Connelly Lemuelu.
• with a one-year contract extension that will see him remain with the club until at least the 2025 season.
• The Knights have extended the contract of youngster Dylan Lucas until at least the end of 2027.
• Warriors fullback Taine Tuaupiki has signed a one-year contract extension through to the end of 2026.
• Storm captain Harry Grant has taken up his player option to stay in Melbourne until the end of the 2026 NRL season.
• Fijian international Marcelo Montoya will return to Belmore after signing a two-year deal with the Bulldogs.

With the sensational season-opener in Las Vegas just two months away, here's a full rundown of the comings and goings at all 17 clubs for 2025. Official 2025 NRL squad lists See the official signings tracker hub