Bulldogs retain forward after impressive maiden campaign at Belmore
Front-rower Daniel Suluka-Fifita extends contract through 2026 following strong debut season.
www.sportingnews.comHere’s the latest on Daniel Suluka-Fifita and the Bulldogs release.
Direct answer
- Daniel Suluka-Fifita has been granted an immediate release from his Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs contract to pursue an opportunity with a Super League club, with St Helens reported as the destination in recent coverage. [Bulldogs statement 2026-05-25][Zero Tackle 2026-05-22]
Context and what this means
- The Bulldogs confirmed the immediate release and thanked Suluka-Fifita for his efforts, indicating the move is to join a northern-hemisphere club rather than extend his time in the NRL with Canterbury. [Bulldogs statement 2026-05-25][Zero Tackle 2026-05-22]
- Prior to this, Suluka-Fifita had been with the Bulldogs since mid-2024, after signing with the club and working back from an ACL injury to make a handful of NRL appearances. [Bulldogs 2024 signing announcement][Bulldogs 2025 re-sign article]
- Reports have connected him with a move to St Helens in the English Super League, aligning with the broader pattern of a few players moving to the Super League in 2026. [Zero Tackle 2026-05-22][Zero Tackle 2026-04-30]
What to watch next
- Official confirmation from St Helens or the Bulldogs would finalize the destination and any contract details (length, terms, quota implications). The latest public reporting points to St Helens as the arriving club, but treat that as reporting until an official club announcement is made. [Zero Tackle 2026-05-22][Bulldogs statement 2026-05-25]
If you’d like, I can pull the exact club statements or summarize the contractual details once official sources publish them, and I can track any further moves or signings related to this transfer.