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Catalans Dragons have continued their rebuild for 2026 and announced the signing of a Penrith Panthers forward, their fourth overseas signing.<\/p>\n
Second row forward Zac Lipowicz will follow Toby Sexton, Solomona Faatape<\/a> and Josh Allen<\/a>, whilst Harvey Wilson has also signed from Salford Red Devils.<\/p>\n Like the rest of their recruits, Lipowicz helps bring the club\u2019s average age down with the 23-year-old signing a two-year deal in Perpignan.<\/p>\n Lipowicz has previously been linked with Catalans<\/a> and his deal has now been confirmed with Les Dracs making good on their promise of recruiting younger players, no longer serving as a retirement home for aging NRL players.<\/p>\n He\u2019s yet to play in the NRL, only appearing in the pre-season trials for the current NRL champions, however, he has 46 games in the New South Wales Cup and has also represented Poland on the international stage as well.<\/p>\n Catalans Dragons make fourth overseas signing for 2026<\/p>\n Catalans announced his signing with a club statement, highlighting the second row\u2019s qualities.<\/p>\n They explained: \u201cA product of the Panthers system, the powerful 23-year-old Australian forward has already made close to 50 NSW Cup appearances with Penrith\u2019s reserve team.<\/p>\n \u201cFacing strong competition in his position, Zac Lipowicz has yet to make his NRL debut but has showcased his talent with the reserves, playing 46 NSW Cup matches and scoring 3 tries since his debut in 2023.<\/p>\n \u201cAn Australian of Polish descent, he represented Poland in 2023 in a match against North Macedonia. Zac Lipowicz scored a try on that occasion, helping his team to a 40-8 victory.\u201d<\/p>\n Speaking on the move, Lipowicz said: \u201cI\u2019m stoked for the opportunity to come over and develop my game here at Catalans, learning off plenty of experienced heads throughout the staff and squad.<\/p>\n \u201cExcited for what\u2019s to come in our 20th season and beyond, pushing to add some silverware to the cabinet along the way.\u201d<\/p>\n Head coach Joel Tomkins added: \u201cI\u2019m excited to welcome Zac into the squad and see his game develop over the next couple of seasons in Super League.<\/p>\n \u201cAfter talking to Zac, I know he is coming over with a hunger to work hard and prove himself to his new teammates. I\u2019m confident he will fit into the environment that I want to build next season.\u201d<\/p>\n \ud835\udc81\ud835\udc82\ud835\udc84 \ud835\udc73\ud835\udc8a\ud835\udc91\ud835\udc90\ud835\udc98\ud835\udc8a\ud835\udc84\ud835\udc9b est un Dragon \ud83d\udc09 pic.twitter.com\/HktohgzNYR<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Dragons Catalans (@DragonsOfficiel) August 13, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t![](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/1753331296_223_srl-logo.png\"\/){kind=logo}
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