The Dolphins have confirmed one of the NRL’s worst-kept secrets, with George Williams to officially join the club for 2027 and 2028.
Williams was first linked to the Raiders way back in the early parts of 2026, and even released by his current Super League club, Warrington, in the middle of the year.
Despite that, confirmation was still lacking from the Dolphins until Tuesday evening, when Williams, is here for the World Cup, was locked in for the next two years.
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He will be the walk-up replacement for Kodi Nikorima, who joins the St George Illawarra Dragons this off-season, in a halves combination alongside Isaiya Katoa for Kristian Woolf’s side in 2027.
“George is one of the most accomplished halves in the game and to have someone of his experience and leadership joining the Dolphins is a huge boost for our squad,” Dolphins CEO Terry Reader said.
“He has performed at the highest level in both the NRL and Super League and has proven himself as a leader on the international stage with England.
“George brings a strong kicking game, competitiveness and a wealth of experience that will complement the players we already have within our spine.
“We’re really excited about the opportunity to bring George to the Dolphins and to see what he can add alongside Isaiya, Brad and the rest of our squad from 2027.”
Williams brings enormous experience to the Dolphins with 330 first grade games under his belt.
His career started at Wigan back in 2013, where he played 179 games before moving to the Canebrra Raiders for a one and a half year stint. He has been at Warrington ever since.
Williams was noted for his excellent play during his first stint in the NRL, and has been critical for Warrington ever since even owing to an injury that ruled him out for a sizeable chunk of this year, but the Dolphins and an ever quickening pace of NRL will present a new challenge.
Williams and Katoa will be backed up at the Dolphins in the halves by Brad Schneider.