THE 2025 recruitment and retention drive for Super League clubs began a number of months ago, but there is still space on a lot of clubs’ overseas quotas for next season.
Of course, each top flight side is permitted to have seven overseas players in their squads, so what does each Super League club’s quota situation look like for 2025 so far?
Castleford Tigers – 4/7
The Tigers still have three spaces left on their overseas quota following the departures of Jacob Miller, Elie El-Zakhem and Nixon Putt despite the signing of Parramatta Eels centre Zac Cini.
Castleford have been linked with PNG international Judah Rimbu as well as Parramatta halfback Daejarn Asi.
Quota: Zac Cini, Liam Horne, Tex Hoy, Sylvester Namo
Catalans Dragons – 6/7
The Dragons currently have six of their seven quota spots taken up ,with new signings Nick Cotric, Luke Keary and Tevita Pangai Junior making the move from the NRL.
Meanwhile, Chris Satae, Tariq Sims and Bayley Sironen are still at Catalans, whilst Reimis Smith and Ben Lam have an option for 2025 – watch this space!
Quota: Nick Cotric, Luke Keary, Tevita Pangai Junior, Chris Satae, Tariq Sims, Bayley Sironen
Huddersfield Giants – 4/7
Like Castleford, Huddersfield still have three overseas quota places remaining, with only Zac Woolford joining from the Canberra Raiders.
The Giants have made other signings such as Liam Sutcliffe, Tom Burgess and George King, but, they are of course British.
Quota: Adam Clune, Tui Lolohea, Jack Murchie, Zac Woolford
Hull FC – 7/7
The first Super League club we come to that has all seven quota places tied up is Hull FC.
The Black and Whites’ recruitment drive has been intense, with four overseas signings making the move to the MKM Stadium in the shape of John Asiata, Cade Cust, Jordan Rapana and Aidan Sezer.
That quartet will join Jed Cartwright, Herman Ese’ese and Ligi Sao already at the club.
Quota: John Asiata, Jed Cartwright, Cade Cust, Herman Ese’ese, Jordan Rapana, Ligi Sao, Aidan Sezer
Hull KR – 7/7
Hull KR are also one of the Super League clubs to have done their business early, snapping up Rhyse Martin from Leeds Rhinos and Jared Waerea-Hargreaves from Sydney Roosters.
It’s a much settled overseas quota list at Craven Park, with Peta Hiku, Tyrone May, Sauaso Sue, Kelepi Tanginoa and Jai Whitbread still at the club.
Quota: Peta Hiku, Rhyse Martin, Tyrone May, Sauaso Sue, Kelepi Tanginoa, Jared Waerea-Hargreaves and Jai Whitbread.
Leeds Rhinos – 7/7
It’s been another off-season of change for Leeds Rhinos, with the likes of David Fusitu’a, Rhyse Martin and Paul Momirovski leaving.
Head coach Brad Arthur has brought in Cooper Jenkins, Keenan Palasia and Maika Sivo which fills Leeds’ quota for 2025.
Quota: Brodie Croft, Matt Frawley, Cooper Jenkins, Sam Lisone, Lachie Miller, Keenan Palasia, Maika Sivo
Leigh Leopards – 6/7
Leigh have just one quota spot remaining following the signings of David Armstrong, Ben Condon, Isaac Liu and Tesi Niu from the NRL.
Meanwhile, Tom Amone, John Asiata, Ricky Leutele, Matt Moylan and Kai O’Donnell have all left.
Quota: David Armstrong, Ben Condon, Edwin Ipape, Isaac Liu, Tesi Niu, Aaron Pene
Salford Red Devils – 7/7
It’s been an off-season of relative normality for once for Salford, with only Esan Marsters joining from Huddersfield and Cade Cust leaving for Hull FC.
Quota: Tim Lafai, Loghan Lewis, Nene Macdonald, Esan Marsters, Jayden Nikorima, Sam Stone, Shane Wright
St Helens – 6/7
This number will likely become seven if Konrad Hurrell is given another contract by St Helens – something which looks increasingly likely.
Saints have also brought in Brisbane Broncos’ Tristan Sailor and North Queensland Cowboys veteran Kyle Feldt, but have lost Sione Mata’utia and Waqa Blake.
Quota: James Bell, Kyle Feldt, Moses Mbye, Agnatius Paasi, Tristan Sailor, Curtis Sironen
Contracted: Curtis Sironen (2025), Agnatius Paasi (2025), James Bell (2025), Moses Mbye (2025), Tristan Sailor (2026), Kyle Feldt (2026)
Wakefield Trinity – 7/7
Wakefield already have their full quota for 2025 following a year of spending big to bring in the likes of Ky Rodwell, Caleb Uele and Luke Bain last season.
Add into the mix Renouf Atoni, Mason Lino, Lachlan Walmsley and new signing Seth Nikotemo and Trinity boss Daryl Powell has a settled overseas line-up for 2025.
Quota: Renouf Atoni, Luke Bain, Mason Lino, Seth Nikotemo, Ky Rodwell, Caleb Uele, Lachlan Walmsley
Warrington Wolves – 7/7
Warrington also have a full overseas quota with only PNG international Dan Russell replacing halfback Josh Drinkwater.
Quota: Matt Dufty, Lachlan Fitzgibbon, Zane Musgrove, Dan Russell, Rodrick Tai, Paul Vaughan, Luke Yates
Wigan Warriors – 7/7
Another season and off-season of stability sees Wigan already fill their quota spots, too. However, they are the only Super League club to maintain all seven overseas stars from 2024.
Quota: Kaide Ellis, Jai Field, Bevan French, Willie Isa, Adam Keighran, Patrick Mago, Abbas Miski
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