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A monumental signing in the NRL, with arguably the game's best prop to shift clubs after the upcoming season

A monumental signing in the NRL, with arguably the game's best prop to shift clubs after the upcoming season

8 February 2026 - article from www.rugbyleague.co.nz

Payne Haas will quit the Brisbane Broncos after this year to join South Sydney on a three-year deal.

The deal is still in the cooling-off period.

Haas had been linked with a move to rugby's R360, which was delayed late last year until 2028.

South Sydney have confirmed they have lodged a signed contract for Haas to join the club but will make no further comment until the cooling-off period expires.

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