Bailey Biondi-Odo signs development deal with Warriors for NRL return
Zero Tackle NRL • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 24, 2026, 3:28 AM
Last updated Sep 24, 2026

Bailey Biondi-Odo has signed a development deal with the New Zealand Warriors, marking his return to the NRL. He previously played for the Canterbury Bulldogs in 2022 before joining the Townsville Blackhawks in the QLD Cup. Biondi-Odo excelled in the QLD Cup, scoring 13 tries and assisting 19 others in 17 games this year. The Warriors are preparing for the loss of several players, including Jett Cleary and Luke Hanson, at the end of the season. Biondi-Odo’s recruitment could boost the Warriors' options in the halves going forward.
- •Biondi-Odo last played in the NRL with Canterbury in 2022.
- •He scored 28 tries in 43 games with Townsville Blackhawks.
- •The Warriors signed him ahead of player departures this offseason.
- •He had a standout season with 13 tries and 19 assists in 2026.
- 3:28 AMZero Tackle NRL — Former Bulldog set for NRL return with Warriors
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