Lipowicz delays NRL move to stay at Wakefield

Wakefield Trinity forward Zac Lipowicz has decided to delay his impending move to the NRL, agreeing to remain with the reigning Super League champions for the 2027 season. The 24-year-old second rower had previously agreed to a two-year contract with the newly-formed Australian club Perth Bears, but he will now postpone joining them for another 12 months.

Lipowicz arrived in Super League from Penrith Panthers ahead of the 2026 campaign, playing 26 games for Catalans Dragons before joining Wakefield on loan in August. He featured six times for Trinity, including all three play-off fixtures, helping the club secure their first Grand Final victory.