SALFORD RED DEVILS star Nene Macdonald has signed for St Helens on a two-year deal.
During his time in the NRL, he played close to 100 matches across spells with the Sydney Roosters, where he made his debut, Gold Coast Titans, St George Illawarra Dragons, North Queensland Cowboys, and the Cronulla Sharks.
Following a Queensland Cup Grand Final victory in 2021, a move to the UK came in 2022. Macdonald played a major role in Leigh’s promotion to the Super League that season, scoring 27 tries in 27 appearances. He then joined Leeds Rhinos for a year before moving to Salford, where he has spent the last two seasons.
Macdonald is reunited with head coach Paul Rowley, under whom he was named in the 2024 Super League Dream Team at centre during his time with the Red Devils.
Upon signing for Saints, Macdonald said: “I can’t wait. When I first came over to England, Saints were winning everything and known for being such a huge club, so to be able to come and join a big club with such history is really exciting.
“It feels like a fresh start with the new coach and new players, big players too, and I’m looking forward to helping get Saints back on top.
“He’s (Paul Rowley) a great coach and manages me really well to get the best out of me. I’ll give my best for Saints and for him.”
Head coach Paul Rowley said: “Nene is a player who I’m confident will bring excitement and added quality to the BrewDog Stadium in 2026.
“To be able to bring a player of Nene’s calibre to the club at such a late stage is a real boost to our squad and testament to the ambition and support of Mike Rush and the Board.
“It’s important for me to thank the club publicly for their support of myself and the team, as it’s very much appreciated.”