Wakefield Trinity news: full details as Emre Guler signed from NRL club St George-Illawarra Dragons.

The 28-year-old Turkish international will join Trinity in pre-season on a three-year deal. Guler is ever-present for St George this year and has a total of 123 NRL games to his name since making his debut for Canberra Raiders in 2018.

Guler, who joined the Dragons in 2025, said: “Being off contract at the end of this year my management have been working behind the scenes talking with clubs both in Australia and the UK. When discussions progressed with Wakefield I saw it as a great opportunity for myself and my young family.

“Being only 28, I have gained valuable experience over the years with strong clubs playing NRL for the Canberra Raiders and St George Illawarra Dragons and saw it as the perfect time to sign a three-year deal with Wakefield. Wakefield are travelling very well in the Super League and after talking with Matt [Ellis, Trinity’s owner], Ste [Mills, director of rugby] and Daryl [Powell, coach], they showed the professionalism and growth of the club as well as their vision for the future and I am thoroughly looking forward to the move, being part of the challenges ahead and joining a prestigious Club like Wakefield Trinity.”

Explaining the decision to recruit Guler, Powell said: “We are delighted to sign Emre, he is a high quality addition to our squad. He is a starting middle in the NRL and fits our recruitment profile perfectly. Having spoken in depth to Emre we are super confident he will help our pack go to the next level over the coming seasons.”

Mills added: “We have been looking to strengthen our 2027 pack for a number of months and after conducting extensive research into the position we are delighted to secure Emre’s signature. Emre fits the exact profile of player we were looking to recruit, and we cannot wait to see him in the red, white and blue next year.

“Emre is a strong, all-round middle-forward who will add real quality to our pack through his ability to play big minutes, carry the ball effectively and maintain a high defensive work rate. We have been monitoring Emre since the 2024 season and are delighted the timing is right for him to make the move to the UK while still at a great age of 28. This is a significant signing for the club, and I have no doubt he will become a fans’ favourite in no time.”