Tom Starling has signed a three-year deal with St Helens after leaving Canberra Raiders for increased playing time.
Canberra Raiders hooker Tom Starling has officially secured his next move, with a Super League club facing a difficult decision to accommodate his arrival.
St Helens have confirmed the signing of Starling on a three-year deal beginning next season, with the NRL hooker set to make the move to England after being granted an early release from his contract with Canberra.
The 28-year-old was originally expected to remain with the Raiders until the end of the 2027 season, with November 1 marking the date he could officially negotiate with rival clubs.
However, Canberra granted Starling permission to explore opportunities elsewhere a year early, with increased playing time understood to be a key factor in his decision to depart the nation's capital.