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A former NRL<\/a> halfback for four different teams, Chad Townsend<\/a> has decided to lace up the boots once again, signing with the Tigers ahead of the upcoming 2026 season.<\/p>\n Spending this year with the Sydney Roosters<\/a>, Townsend has decided to return to his junior club, agreeing to join the Yarrawarrah Tigers, who compete in the top level of Cronulla’s Junior League competition.<\/p>\n The decision from the one-time premiership winner comes after he announced he had decided to retire from playing rugby league professionally in July.<\/a><\/p>\n “It’s been a long time since I’ve pulled on a Tigers jersey,” Townsend said.<\/p>\n “I’m excited to help create history with Yarrawarrah as we put together our first ever A-grade team in 2026.<\/p>\n “We want everyone involved. If you’re keen, reach out to the club and put your name down. 2026 is a massive year and we want the whole community behind it.”<\/p>\n Also recently announced as the Under-19s SG Ball Cup<\/a> head coach of the Cronulla Sharks<\/a>, Townsend played 268 matches in the NRL<\/a> across 15 seasons with stints at the Cronulla Sharks<\/a>, New Zealand Warriors<\/a>, North Queensland Cowboys<\/a> and the Sydney Roosters<\/a>.<\/p>\n A two-time NSW City representative and member of the 2018 Prime Minister’s XIII team, he spent the majority of his career at the Sharks playing 136 matches for them between 2011-2013 and 2016-2021.<\/p>\n
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