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Kangaroos star to enter open market as Sydney Roosters reveal rejected contract offer

Kangaroos star Sam Walker will hit the open market for 2028 having rejected a contract extension offer from current club Sydney Roosters.

By Ben Olawumi · Love Rugby League

Published: Monday, 26 October 2026 at 10:57 AM

Key Things to Know

Sam Walker will enter the open market after rejecting an extension offer from the Sydney Roosters.
The Roosters confirmed they withdrew their contract offer beyond the 2027 season after talks broke down.
Walker will depart as a free agent upon the expiration of his contract at the end of 2027.

The Story in 60 Seconds

Sydney Roosters half-back Sam Walker will enter the open market after contract extension talks collapsed. The NRL club announced that their offer extending beyond the 2027 season was officially withdrawn following an inability to agree on terms with Walker's management, paving the way for his departure when his existing contract concludes.

The 24-year-old playmaker recently helped guide the Roosters to an NRL Premiership with a 19-18 Grand Final victory over Newcastle Knights. Walker also marked his Kangaroos debut with a try in Australia's 36-22 win over Fiji shortly before the announcement.

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