Brandon Smith signs contract extension with Rabbitohs through 2028
Zero Tackle NRL • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 1, 2026, 5:19 AM
Last updated Oct 1, 2026
Brandon Smith has signed a one-year contract extension, keeping him with the South Sydney Rabbitohs through to the end of the 2028 NRL season. This decision means Smith will not enter the open market on November 1 as previously anticipated. Smith, who joined the Rabbitohs in 2025, has faced injury challenges but remains a key figure for the club. Additionally, South Sydney is addressing the contracts of other players, including Cody Walker and David Fifita, while assessing the future of Latrell Mitchell next year.
- •Smith's new contract lasts through 2028.
- •He joined the Rabbitohs ahead of the 2025 season.
- •Smith's 2026 season was impacted by calf injury.
- •Rabbitohs are considering contract situations for other key players.
- 5:19 AMZero Tackle NRL — Brandon Smith makes call on Rabbitohs future ahead of November 1
"Smith was among the Rabbitohs stars approaching the open market, but South Sydney have now made their intentions for him clear.
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