Off-contract Souths and Kangaroos enforcer Keaon Koloamtangi is reportedly being chased hard by two NRL rivals as he weighs up his future beyond 2026.
The Sydney Morning Herald reported the Canberra Raiders will be in the market for Koloamatangi, while Brent Read revealed on Triple M that the Parramatta Eels are set to make a big play for his services.
The 27-year-old has scored 24 tries in 126 NRL games fore Souths since his debut in 2020, while he has also played one Origin for the Blues and 13 Test matches for Tonga and the Kangaroos.
After debuting for Australia in the 2025 Ashes series, Koloamatangi revealed he is motivated by winning a premiership when considering his next deal.
“I’m not too big on ‘max’ money,” Koloamatangi told The Sydney Morning Herald.
“I still want to compete for a premiership. I have to meet my manager on Tuesday and discuss a few things; it’s early days.
“But I have two little ones and my fiancée to look after, I have to think about my family – they’re my No. 1 priority.”
Souths narrowly avoided the wooden spoon in 2025 and Koloamatangi admitted the chance to finish the year in a winning environment with the Kangaroos was a welcome change.
“There are a lot of things that will come into consideration,” Koloamatangi said.
“Playing in this [Ashes] series, I’m over the moon, and considering we didn’t too well in clubland this year, it was good to go out [on a] winning [note].
“Hanging out with players at the top of their game, and seeing how professional they are, I can’t wait to go back as a leader to the Bunnies and hopefully chase that premiership.
“A lot of [younger] players might look up to me because I’ve played for Australia now. I have to step up, be that older player; my voice will be heard more.”
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