{"id":436921,"date":"2026-01-25T17:29:52","date_gmt":"2026-01-25T17:29:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/436921\/"},"modified":"2026-01-25T17:29:52","modified_gmt":"2026-01-25T17:29:52","slug":"major-development-in-bulas-contract-negotiations-with-tigers-come-to-light-nrl-news","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/436921\/","title":{"rendered":"Major development in Bula\u2019s contract negotiations with Tigers come to light – NRL News"},"content":{"rendered":"


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Wests Tigers<\/a> faithful have been sitting in limbo for months as they eagerly await the re-signing of one of their best players.<\/p>\n

Following links to both the St George Illawarra Dragons<\/a> and Canterbury Bulldogs<\/a>, the future of Jahream Bula<\/a> is beginning to look a little clearer as we inch closer to the 2026 season.<\/p>\n

Shaun Mielekamp has opened up on the status of negotiations with Bula, with Zero Tackle receiving word that he \u201cwants to stay\u201d at the Tigers.<\/p>\n

While reliable sources have confirmed that he has met with other clubs, Mielekamp admitted that Bula’s management is simply trying to get the best deal for the young star.<\/p>\n

\"NRLSYDNEY, AUSTRALIA – MARCH 16: Jahream Bula of the Wests Tigers offloads the ball during the round two NRL match between Parramatta Eels and Wests Tigers at CommBank Stadium, on March 16, 2025, in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Darrian Traynor\/Getty Images)<\/p>\n

It is also understood that Bula and his management met with the CEO on Monday to discuss plans moving forward, a hopeful sign that a deal will be done in the near future between the two clubs.<\/p>\n

Although Bula has met with the Dragons on multiple occasions and the Bulldogs are confident in obtaining his signature, Mielekamp believes Bula’s future remains in Tiger Town.<\/p>\n


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