𝐃𝐄𝐀𝐋 𝐃𝐎𝐍𝐄: 𝐁𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐛𝐚𝐧𝐞 𝐁𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐜𝐨𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝 𝐏𝐚𝐲𝐧𝐞 𝐇𝐚𝐚𝐬 𝐡𝐚𝐬 𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐧𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐫𝐞𝐞 𝐲𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐬 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐭 𝐝𝐞𝐚𝐥 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐍𝐞𝐰𝐜𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐥𝐞 𝐊𝐧𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐡 $𝟐𝟎𝟗.𝟕 𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐝𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐚𝐫𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐛𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐢𝐫 𝐧𝐞𝐰…..𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐝 𝐌𝐨𝐫𝐞

In one of the most jaw-dropping transfers in NRL history, Brisbane Broncos powerhouse forward Payne Haas has officially signed a three-year contract with the Newcastle Knights, a deal reportedly worth a staggering $209.7 million. The blockbuster agreement immediately reshapes the balance of power across the league and signals Newcastle’s intent to dominate the competition for years to come.

After years of anchoring the Broncos’ forward pack with unrivalled strength, durability, and leadership, Haas now embarks on a bold new chapter of his career. The Knights, long in search of a marquee enforcer to lead their engine room, have landed arguably the most influential forward in the modern game.

Club officials described the signing as a “statement of ambition,” highlighting Haas’ elite work rate, off-the-charts physicality, and match-winning presence. At just 26, Haas is already regarded as one of the most dominant forwards of his generation, making the investment a calculated move toward sustained premiership contention.

Haas, speaking after the deal was finalized, expressed excitement about the future: “This is a new challenge for me. Newcastle has shown belief in what I can bring, and I’m fully committed to helping build something special here.”

For Brisbane, the departure marks the end of an era. Haas’ exit leaves a massive void in the Broncos’ pack, one that will be difficult to fill both on the field and in the locker room. Meanwhile, Knights supporters have erupted with anticipation, viewing the signing as a turning point for the club’s fortunes.

With the ink now dry, all eyes turn to Haas’ first appearance in Knights colours—an event already being billed as one of the most anticipated debuts in recent NRL memory.

READ MORE: What Payne Haas’ arrival means for Newcastle’s premiership hopes and the future of the NRL power structure.