Mark Nawaqanitawase may return to NRL after rugby stint

Mark Nawaqanitawase is set to play his last NRL game with the Sydney Roosters on Sunday night, aiming for a premiership. He signed a two-year contract with the Saitama Wild Knights in Japan, but discussions about a potential return to the Roosters after the 2028 season have surfaced. Nawaqanitawase, who has gained recognition for his skills on the field and won the 2025 Try of the Year, is considering his future in rugby league, with interest from his management and family in his potential comeback. Roosters chairman Nick Politis had previously expressed a strong desire to retain him.

• 11:29 PMZero Tackle NRL — Could Mark Nawaqanitawase return to NRL after rugby stint?