RECRUITMENT has been coming in thick and fast for all 14 Super League clubs – including the three newest arrivals in Bradford Bulls, Toulouse Olympique and York Knights.

In fact, there have been almost 100 new recruits across the 14 teams that will form the top flight in 2026.

Here are five of the best.

Mikaele Ravalawa – Castleford Tigers

When Castleford Tigers announced the signing of Mikaele Ravalawa from the NRL, there were a number of eyebrows being raised. The 27-year-old has earned a reputation for himself as one of the most destructive wingers Down Under, registering almost 100 appearances for the St George Illawarra Dragons and three whilst on loan with the South Sydney Rabbitohs. The Tigers desperately needed to add firepower to their outside back ranks and Ravalawa will bring that in abundance. Castleford have also brought the Fijian international to the club at the prime of his career – it can surely only go one way this signing.

Toby Sexton – Catalans Dragons

Catalans Dragons were dreadful by their own standards in 2025. The French side lacked power, pace and leadership across the park and new head coach Joel Tomkins has sought to address that with ten new signings so far. But, one of those in particular stands out – Toby Sexton. The goalkicking halfback is just 24 years of age and will take over the mantle left by Luke Keary, who is the first to admit that his 2025 campaign wasn’t exactly the best of his career. Sexton has 65 NRL appearances under his belt for both the Gold Coast Titans and Canterbury Bulldogs, meaning he is highly experienced at top flight rugby league at a young age.

Sam Lisone – Hull FC

Everyone knows just how destructive Sam Lisone can be – he was Leeds Rhinos’ impact prop for three seasons, registering 15 tries in 78 appearances – including a remarkable nine in 2025 alone. The 31-year-old may well be coming towards the twilight of his career, but he is aging like a fine wine. And, paired with Hull FC’s Herman Ese’ese, the Black and Whites have arguably the two most impactful front-rowers in Super League in 2026.

Tyson Smoothy – Wakefield Trinity

It’s not everyday that a Super League club picks up an NRL Grand Final winner the season after a remarkable success. But, Wakefield Trinity have done just that with Brisbane Broncos hooker Tyson Smoothy. The 26-year-old has made 42 appearances for the Broncos over the course of three seasons, but now he will form the cornerstone of the Trinity forward pack that will want to improve on their play-off finish in 2025. Replacing the veteran Liam Hood, Smoothy looks prepared to take Super League in his stride.

Paul Vaughan – York Knights

Paul Vaughan may be 34 years of age, but there is no doubt that the former Australia and Italy international still has what it takes to be one of Super League’s greatest forwards in 2026. When York Knights announced the signing of the Warrington Wolves man, it took a number of people by surprise, but Vaughan is the type of leader that Mark Applegarth’s side will need if they are to avoid the bottom of the Super League ladder in their first ever season in the top flight in the summer era. Vaughan would also be a shout as captain of the Knights.