Nene Macdonald departs St Helens amid World Cup campaign
Zero Tackle NRL • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 27, 2026, 10:05 PM
Last updated Oct 27, 2026
Nene Macdonald has been released from his St Helens contract following only 13 appearances this year. The centre joined the club last December on a two-year deal but struggled with injuries during his time. St Helens finished seventh and missed the Super League play-offs in 2026. Macdonald is currently representing Papua New Guinea in the World Cup, having made 22 international appearances, and is set to play against England in Wollongong for the final round of pool stages.
- •Nene Macdonald limited to 13 appearances at St Helens due to injuries.
- •St Helens missed the Super League play-offs for the first time in 2026.
- •Macdonald has the most caps on the PNG team, tied with Rhys Martin.
- •He performed well in his first World Cup match, gaining over 200 metres.
- 10:05 PMZero Tackle NRL — PNG Kumuls veteran exits club early
"Former NRL journeyman is now without a club midway through his World Cup campaign.
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