Warriors halfback Shaun Johnson has called time on his 14-season NRL career, announcing he’ll retire at the end of the season.

Johnson, who’ll turn 34 next month, informed his teammates of his decision before confirming it publicly.

“There’s an entire generation of kids in this country who picked up a rugby league ball because of Shaun Johnson,” One New Zealand Warriors CEO Cameron George said.

His impact on not only this club but also rugby league is New Zealand is something that will be remembered here forever.”

Manly Warringah Sea Eagles have further extended the contract of prop Taniela Paseka until the end of 2029.

 

Off contract at the Sea Eagles at the end of 2026, the new three-year-deal will give the 26-year-old front-rower an opportunity to finish his career as a one-club player.

“He is still in his mid-20s, so his best footy is going to continue to develop over the next four of five seasons, which is the reason why we have signed him long term,” Sea Eagles coach Anthony Seibold said.

His extension comes after the recent re-signing of fellow prop Josh Aloiai who signed a two-year contract extension that will see him remain with the club until at least the end of the 2027 season.

Aloiai, 28, has played 150 NRL games, 60 of those for Manly, while also representing Samoa at international level.

Elsewhere, Melbourne Storm has landed the signature of