Undesirable Canterbury halfback Toby Sexton will head to the Tremendous League subsequent yr to play for Catalans.
The Dragons on Friday morning introduced the signing of the 24-year-old playmaker for 2026.
His departure from Belmore comes after the membership signed increase teenager Lachlan Galvin mid-season.
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In his first recreation for the Canine, Galvin ran off the bench and informed Sexton to play hooker, which the latter initially thought was a joke.
On the time Sexton’s Bulldogs have been sitting prime of the NRL ladder, though they’re now second behind Canberra.
Toby Sexton of the Bulldogs. Getty
Nonetheless, whether or not they go on to win the NRL premiership this season or not, Sexton shall be out the door the following day.
He’ll change NRL nice Luke Keary because the Catalans halfback.
Studies out of England and France this week say Keary will go away the Dragons regardless of having a yr to run on his contract.
The gun pivot – who received three NRL premierships throughout two golf equipment – has been underwhelming in a poor Catalans aspect this season.
“Coming over I had actually excessive expectations at Catalans,” Keary informed the UK’s League Specific.
“It has been a problem, one of many hardest durations I’ve gone by as a footy participant.”
Keary put loads of noses out of joint within the Tremendous League when he gave a uncooked interview to Extensive World of Sports activities in April.
Keary urged the NRL to buy the Tremendous League to enhance the state of rugby league in Europe.
“I will go on the document saying (the Tremendous League) is in such a nasty means, the sport is horrendous over right here,” Keary informed WWOS.
Luke Keary of Catalans Dragons. Getty
“It is the product, the protection, the information across the recreation, there’s zero. There may be zero.
“You watch the video games, they’re close to unwatchable. The best way Sky do it now, or whoever’s bought it, it is close to unwatchable, and the gamers all understand it. I am unable to comply with it and I f—ing play in it.
“You’ll be able to’t watch the video games, it is so unhealthy … it is horrendous. The protection and the whole lot, and since we’re in France too they do not present the video games.”
These feedback angered Tremendous League hierarchy, though Keary was supported by his coach Steve McNamara.
McNamara was sacked by Catalans in Could.




