Tom Starling signs three-year deal with St Helens in Super League
Zero Tackle NRL • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 24, 2026, 1:20 AM
Last updated Oct 24, 2026
Canberra Raiders hooker Tom Starling has secured a three-year contract with St Helens starting next season. Granted an early release from his Raiders contract, Starling's move to the Super League comes as he seeks more playing time, having fallen behind Owen Pattie in Canberra's lineup. St Helens faces an overseas player quota issue, carrying 11 overseas players despite a league limit of 10, which may require the club to release another player. Starling expressed excitement about joining the historic club and working under coach Kevin Walters.
- •Starling moves to St Helens after early contract release from Canberra Raiders.
- •He aims for increased playing time in his new role.
- •St Helens will need to offload a player due to overseas quota restrictions.
- •Starling aims to bring skill and competitiveness to St Helens.
- •The contract takes effect at the start of next season.
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"He was granted an early release from the Canberra Raiders.
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