The St George Illawarra Dragons have taken another step to solidify their future halves pairings by re-signing Kyle Flanagan for a further two years.
The playmaker will remain with the club through to the end of 2027 in a move that comes on the back of Wednesday’s announcement Sharks utility Daniel Atkinson will join the club in 2026.
Flanagan impressed in his first season at the Dragons, playing in 20 games to take his career total to 99 NRL appearances. He looks set to partner with off-season recruit Lachlan Ilias in the halves throughout 2025 following Ben Hunt’s off-season departure.
St George Illawarra coach Shane Flanagan is excited by prospect of competition for starting halves positions in the coming years.
“Kyle was an integral part of our team this year and will continue to be an important player for us moving forward,” Shane Flanagan said.
“He plays his 100th NRL game at the start of next season and his experience and versatility will continue to be an asset for us.
“With Daniel Atkinson joining the club from 2026 that competition for spots across the key spine positions will strengthen the whole squad.”
The announcement comes a day after Atkinson’s three-year deal with the Dragons was confirmed.
The 23-year-old will play out the final year of his contract with the Sharks before joining St George Illawarra in 2026 on a deal that will see him remain with the club until the end of 2028.
Atkinson impressed in 2024 when filling in for Braydon Trindall and Nicho Hynes across 19 games for Cronulla and is set to take on greater playmaking responsibilities at the Dragons.
The Italian international will join Lachlan Ilias as a halves option at St George Illawarra, while Kyle Flanagan is contracted through to the end of 2025.
“We’re really happy to be welcoming Daniel to the club in 2026,” Dragons coach Shane Flanagan said.
“He’s a classy player who has shown an ability to cover multiple positions as well as a strong competitor who will come in and improve our squad as a whole.
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