The Sydney Roosters have locked up boom centre Robert Toia with a $2 million contract upgrade and extension that will keep him at the club until at least 2029.
The Daily Telegraph reported Toia, who is already contracted until the end of 2027, has been given an upgrade and two year extension to the tune of $2 million.
The 21-year-old is coming off a breakout rookie year after debuting for the Roosters and scoring seven tries in 22 NRL games in 2025.
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Toia also made his Origin debut for Queensland, playing three games in the Maroons’ series win, before earning his Test debut for Tonga in the Pacific Championships.
The Roosters moved quickly to upgrade Toia and extend his deal for another two seasons to ward off rival approaches for the next few seasons.
The shrewd move puts a stop to any potential poaching raids from new expansion clubs the Perth Bears and the Papua New Guinea Chiefs, who enter the NRL in 2027 and 2028 respectively.
Toia will reunite with Queensland captain for his debut Daly Cherry-Evans, who has joined the Roosters from the Sea Eagles on two year deal.
Toia was named Dally M rookie of the year after a stunning first season in first grade, which was delayed due to two ACL injuries over the last couple of seasons.
Initially Toia feared he might not make it in the NRL after his dual knee injury setbacks, but he put that to bed with a stunning rookie campaign in 2025.
“I had some doubts about whether I could play at a high level but never did I think about giving it away to be honest,” Toia said.
“The love of the game kept me in league.
“When I was 15, before I signed my first Roosters contract, the Reds were keen, but my heart was always with rugby league.
“It was an easy decision really. It wasn’t much of a fight to be honest.”
MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA – AUGUST 29: Robert Toia of the Roosters is tackled during the round 26 NRL match between the Melbourne Storm and Sydney Roosters at AAMI Park on August 29, 2025, in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Robert Cianflone/Getty Images)Source: Getty Images
SOUTHS ENFORCER LINKED TO TWO NRL RIVALS
Off-contract Souths and Kangaroos enforcer Keaon Koloamatangi is reportedly being chased hard by two NRL rivals as he weighs up his future beyond 2026.
The Sydney Morning Herald reported the Canberra Raiders will be in the market for Koloamatangi, while Brent Read revealed on Triple M that the Parramatta Eels are set to make a big play for his services.
The 27-year-old has scored 24 tries in 126 NRL games fore Souths since his debut in 2020, while he has also played one Origin for the Blues and 13 Test matches for Tonga and the Kangaroos.
After debuting for Australia in the 2025 Ashes series, Koloamatangi revealed he is motivated by winning a premiership when considering his next deal.
“I’m not too big on ‘max’ money,” Koloamatangi told The Sydney Morning Herald.
“I still want to compete for a premiership. I have to meet my manager on Tuesday and discuss a few things; it’s early days.
“But I have two little ones and my fiancée to look after, I have to think about my family – they’re my No. 1 priority.”
Souths narrowly avoided the wooden spoon in 2025 and Koloamatangi admitted the chance to finish the year in a winning environment with the Kangaroos was a welcome change.
“There are a lot of things that will come into consideration,” Koloamatangi said.
“Playing in this [Ashes] series, I’m over the moon, and considering we didn’t too well in clubland this year, it was good to go out [on a] winning [note].
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Keaon Koloamatangi is being chased by the Raiders and the Eels.Source: Getty Images
“Hanging out with players at the top of their game, and seeing how professional they are, I can’t wait to go back as a leader to the Bunnies and hopefully chase that premiership.
“A lot of [younger] players might look up to me because I’ve played for Australia now. I have to step up, be that older player; my voice will be heard more.”
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