Who has recruited best for the new campaign?

WE RANK ALL 14 SUPER LEAGUE TEAMS FOR THEIR SQUAD BUILDING

- By JOSH MCALLISTER

Hull's close-season signing Harvie Hill

(PHOTO: HULL FC)

The new Super League season is fast approaching, featuring a 14-team competition and a wave of off-season recruitment.

Newly promoted York Knights and Bradford Bulls have assembled revamped squads for life in the top flight, while fellow newcomers Toulouse Olympique have placed their faith in the core of their Championship side as they look ahead to 2026.

Wigan Warriors have taken a more measured approach, adding just four new faces. In contrast, defending champions Hull KR have been active both on and off the field, including the introduction of a refreshed coaching setup featuring Ian Watson and Luke Gale.

Below, we rank every Super League club's recruitment ahead of the 2026 season.

New coach Kurt Haggerty has been among the busiest assembling his Super League squad following Bradford's promotion, with Andy Ackers, Ryan Sutton and former Salford trio Jayden Nikorima, Joe Mellor and Esan Marsters headlining the list.

Signings: Andy Ackers (Leeds), Rowan Milnes (Hull KR), Ethan Ryan (Oldham), Jayden Nikorima (Salford), Eribe Doro (KR), Loghan Lewis (Salford), Will Gardiner (Hull FC), Brandon Douglas (Halifax), Connor Wynne (Featherstone), Caleb Aekins (Featherstone), Ed Chamberlain (Hull FC - season-long loan), Dan Russell (Warrington), Ryan Sutton (Gold Coast Titans), Joe Mellor (Salford), Esan Marsters (Salford), Leon Ruan (Hull KR - season-long loan).

Ryan Carr begins a new era at Castleford, and the new head coach has made plenty of changes to his squad ahead of 2026. NRL signings such as Blake Taaffe, Tom Weaver, Semi Valemai and Brock Greacen will be hoping to prove themselves with regular first-grade appearances, and it could be an exciting season at the Jungle.