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Perth Bears set sights on Catalans Dragons star in transfer raid
Catalans Dragons' Charlie Staines is tackled by Leigh Leopards' Lachlan Lam during a Super League clash in 2026
Incoming NRL side Perth Bears have reportedly turned their target towards Super League again for another new signing – with another of Catalans Dragons’ standouts in 2026 on their hit-list.
The Bears have already raided top-flight clubs in the United Kingdom, with three Leeds Rhinos stars already agreeing to sign for Mal Meninga’s side in 2027.
England internationals Harry Newman and Mikołaj Oledzki, as well as second rower James McDonnell, have all committed their future to the Bears and agreed to join them when they make their bow in the NRL next season.
Catalans Dragons star Charlie Staines linked with move
CATALANS DRAGONS star Charlie Staines is being linked with the Perth Bears.
That’s according to The Mole at the Wide World of Sports, who has claimed that Staines has a get-out clause to return to the NRL if an opportunity comes along.
Staines, who left the Wests Tigers at the end of the 2025 NRL campaign, has lit up the south of France with the Dragons, registering six tries in eight games.
The 26-year-old signed a three-year deal with Catalans, but the Bears are circling after already luring the likes of Leeds Rhinos trio Harry Newman, James McDonnell and Mikolaj Oledzki.
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Catalans Dragons star linked with NRL move as Super League set to lose another top talent
Super League’s top metre maker and Catalans Dragons full-back Charlie Staines has been tipped to make an NRL return just seven rounds into a three-year contract.
Staines has been touted to make the move to Perth Bears, who are still on the look-out for players ahead of their inaugural NRL season in 2027.
Perth have already snapped up the Catalans duo of Toby Sexton and Iszac Fa’asuamaleaui, with the two set to complete one season at the club before making the move to Western Australia for next season.
The Leeds Rhinos trio of Harry Newman, James McDonnell and Mikolaj Oledzki will also be making the switch for next year, as the newly-formed NRL club continue to raid Super League for their top talents.
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