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St Helens confirm fourth NRL recruit as Kevin Walters given major quota headache

St Helens have finally confirmed the signing of Canberra Raiders hooker Tom Starling, with the Australian inking a 3-year deal at the BrewDog Stadium. It is a deal that has been in the public eye for weeks, with reports of…

By Sam Brocksom · Serious About Rugby League

Published: Friday, 23 October 2026 at 6:13 PM

Key Things to Know

St Helens have signed Canberra Raiders hooker Tom Starling on a three-year deal.
Starling is the fourth recruit to join head coach Kevin Walters' squad ahead of 2027.
The permanent signing leaves St Helens one player over the allowed overseas quota limit.

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St Helens have officially confirmed the signing of Canberra Raiders hooker Tom Starling on a three-year permanent deal ahead of the 2027 season. The 28-year-old Australian becomes the fourth recruit to join Kevin Walters' squad, following the previous signings of Christian Tuipulotu, Solomona Faataape, and Sean O'Sullivan.

Starling's arrival pushes St Helens over the maximum overseas quota player limit, creating a squad management issue for the club. The hooker brings extensive experience to Super League, having made 155 appearances for Canberra after beginning his NRL career with the Newcastle Knights in 2018.

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