LeagueNews.co | Cooper McEnroe
Brisbane forward Payne Haas has confirmed a move to the South Sydney Rabbitohs, agreeing to join the club from 2027 and beyond.
The powerful prop, widely regarded as the game's premier front-rower, had been the subject of intense transfer chatter for several months.
With his contract running through the end of 2026, Haas was earlier linked with R360 before that competition folded and had repeatedly insisted he was unlikely to play for another NRL club against the Broncos.
Nevertheless, he has now signed a three-year deal that will see him wear Rabbitohs colours from 2027.
"South Sydney confirmed on Sunday afternoon that they had lodged a deal with the NRL, and would respect the ten-day cooling off period that follows," the club wrote in a statement.
"The South Sydney Rabbitohs have lodged a signed contract with the NRL for Payne Haas to join the Club for the 2027, 2028 and 2029 seasons.
"The contract is now subject to the ten-day cooling-off period. The Rabbitohs will be respecting the cooling-off period rules set by the NRL.
"The Rabbitohs will make no further comment regarding this until the ten-day cooling-off period has expired."
Haas, fresh from a premiership, will effectively replace Keaon Koloamatangi at Souths after Koloamatangi agreed to a long-term move to the St George Illawarra Dragons starting in 2027.