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Bulldogs confirm departure of Sean O’Sullivan

A mixed year will see him change clubs in 2027.

Published: Friday, 25 September 2026 at 7:24 AM
Bulldogs confirm departure of Sean O’Sullivan
Key Things to Know
  • The Canterbury Bulldogs confirmed playmaker Sean O'Sullivan has signed a permanent deal with St Helens.
  • St Helens will be O'Sullivan's seventh club following 66 career first-grade NRL appearances.
  • Incoming head coach Kevin Walters is set to lead St Helens starting in 2027.
The Story in 60 Seconds

The Canterbury Bulldogs have confirmed that playmaker Sean O'Sullivan is leaving the NRL club to join English Super League side St Helens. St Helens announced the permanent signing on Friday afternoon, marking the seventh professional club of O'Sullivan's career after previous stints across multiple NRL teams. O'Sullivan is scheduled to link up with his new team in England ahead of the upcoming pre-season.

O'Sullivan made 66 first-grade NRL appearances following his debut in 2018. At St Helens, he will play under incoming head coach Kevin Walters, who is slated to take over the club starting in 2027. O'Sullivan joins other recent recruits, including Solomona Faataape and Christian Tuipulotu, as part of the English outfit's squad reshaping.

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