The New Zealand Warriors have commenced contract extension talks with halfback Tanah Boyd after it was revealed that he was priorty was to remain at the club.
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According to Code Sports, the two parties – the Warriors and Boyd’s management – have begun talks over a multi-year extension which would keep him out of the sights of the Perth Bears and PNG Chiefs, who will enter the competition in 2027 and 2028.
If they reach an agreement, this will create further uncertainty about the futures of Chanel Harris-Tavita and Te Maire Martin, who both remain uncontracted for the 2027 season.
It is understood that Harris-Tavita has been linked to the North Queensland Cowboys and was even spotted in a meeting with coach Todd Payten.
“That’s a private conversation we’d have with Chanel,” Webster said.
“We love him and we don’t want him to leave, but we’ll see how it continues to play out.
“I obviously knew he’s off contract. He’s been off contract since 1 November, so I know it’s a busy period for every player off contract.
”Chanel and I are in dialogue around it. Communication’s been good, I’ll say that, but I don’t know the ins and outs of it from an external point of view. “
I just know that we continue to have conversations.”
WELLINGTON, NEW ZEALAND – APRIL 25: Dallin Watene-Zelezniak (L) of the Warriors celebrates with Tanah Boyd after scoring a try during the round eight NRL match between New Zealand Warriors and Dolphins at Hnry Stadium, on April 25, 2026, in Wellington, New Zealand. (Photo by Hagen Hopkins/Getty Images)Source: Getty Images
HOOKER TO BE SQUEEZED OUT OF GOLD COAST
Skilled dummy-half Sam Verrills is set to be on the lookout for a new club, with reports emerging that he will not be handed a new extension with the Gold Coast Titans.
Under contract at the Titans until the end of 2026, The Courier-Mail understands that Verrills will be squeezed out of the team following the emergence of 26-year-old Oliver Pascoe.
It is understood that the Queensland side is comfortable with not extending his services and has informed the 2019 premiership-winner that he won’t be needed after the expiration of his current deal.
This comes as Pascoe thought his NRL dream had passed him by before landing a lifeline with the Titans.
Sam Verrills.Source: Getty Images
“I didn’t play any Harold Matts (under-17s), under-20s or anything like that,” Pascoe told the publication.
“I kind of got a break up here with Brisbane Tigers on a train-and-trial deal the year after Covid (2021).
“I was putting in a long effort for a fair few years until I got my crack at Ipswich. Obviously that year was really good for me.
“Tye (Ingebrigsten, Jets coach) gave me a starting position that I didn’t really have before. He just said, ‘Be yourself and back yourself’.
“The people out at Ipswich, they were the same. To get around that community and to see them do well, it was a privilege to be a part of.
“I was working until November of last year. I stopped and put the tools down. I’ve been doing a couple of days here and there, but just trying to really focus on footy.”