LeagueNews.co | Cooper McEnroe
Zane Timmins, the nephew of NRL legend Shaun Timmins, has signed his first NRL contract as he aims for a debut in the upcoming seasons.
Timmins is currently part of the Illawarra Steelers, competing in the Under-19s SG Ball Cup, after having captained the Under-17s Harold Matthews Cup team. He has secured a multi-year deal with the St George Illawarra Dragons.
For the 2027 and 2028 NRL seasons, he will be on a train-and-trial contract, transitioning to the club's development list the following year in 2029.
A promising talent, Timmins aspires to emulate his uncle's success, joining a lineage of family members who have played in the NRL.
Shaun Timmins had a notable 13-season stint in the NRL with the Illawarra Steelers and St George Illawarra Dragons, during which he made 210 appearances and scored 243 points. He also represented the NSW Blues and Australian Kangaroos on nine occasions throughout his career.