I don’t have live access to current feeds right now, but based on recent reporting, Jamie Humphreys was widely reported to be close to signing with the Perth Bears for 2027, in a three-year deal, as part of the expansion club’s early recruitment drive. Other outlets echoed a near-complete move and noted rabbitohs cap pressure as a factor in the potential departure.[1][2][3][5][7][9]
Key points you should know
- Status: Multiple outlets in May 2026 reported Humphreys as “very close” or “nearly complete” on a three-year deal to join the Perth Bears from 2027.[5][1]
- Timeline: The reports suggest the contract would run through the 2029 season, aligning with Perth Bears’ inaugural squad formation.[7][1]
- Context: The move was framed as part of Perth Bears’ effort to build a competitive expansion side, with South Sydney facing salary-cap constraints at the time.[1][5][7]
What to watch next
- Official confirmations: Look for announcements from Perth Bears, South Sydney Rabbitohs, or the NRL expansion updates in late May–June 2026.
- Details to confirm: exact contract length, whether Humphreys would serve as a halves option or cover other roles, and any conditions on the deal.
If you’d like, I can monitor for official statements and summarize them with direct quotes and dates as soon as they’re released. I can also pull a concise comparison of the reported sources and their dates to help you gauge the reliability of each report.
Sources
The details of his next NRL contract have emerged.
www.zerotackle.comThe South Sydney Rabbitohs have announced the signing of exciting utility Jamie Humphreys until the end of the 2026 season today.
www.rabbitohs.com.auSouth Sydney Rabbitohs halfback Jamie Humphreys is reportedly nearing a deal with Mal Meninga and the Perth Bears. While Humphreys hasn't finalized an
news.ssbcrack.comSouth Sydney Rabbitohs Halfback Jamie Humphreys to Join Perth Bears South Sydney Rabbitohs halfback Jamie Humphreys is set to leave the club at the end of the year and become an inaugural member of the Perth Bears. The move marks a significant shift in Humphreys’ career, as he has been in negotiations over his future
indonesiakini.idThe South Sydney star will join the club in their inaugural year.
www.zerotackle.comJamie Humphreys is reported to be very, very close to joining the Perth Bears in 2027 on a three-year deal, in a move that would end his brief but eventful run at South Sydney. The halfback, who has played 24 games for Souths since arriving from Manly in 2025, is understood to be edging toward a switch after growing uncertainty over his future at the club.
www.mogazmasr.comJamie Humphreys is very, very close to agreeing a three-year deal that would take him to the Perth Bears in 2027. The 24-year-old South Sydney playmaker has emerged as one of the expansion club’s early targets, with one report saying the move is now close. … The reported chase matters because Souths have not been able to offer Humphreys as much money as he would like, with a salary cap squeeze tightening after the club’s big-money signing of Payne Haas from the Broncos. Humphreys, 24 years...
www.mogazmasr.comJamie Humphreys is very, very close to a Perth Bears Jamie Humphreys signing on a three-year deal for 2027, with the South Sydney halfback now tied to Perth’s expansion plans. The move would come after 24 games for the Rabbitohs since he arrived from Manly in 2025.Adrian Proszenko said Humphreys to …
www.el-balad.comAn inaugural NRL expansion club has possibly landed a major recruitment win, with a rising Rabbitohs halfback reportedly close to coming to terms to head west.
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