Former Wakefield Trinity forward Seth Nikotemo is set for a chance to land a contract with NRL side Brisbane Broncos for the 2027 season.

Nikotemo, 22, was granted a release from his contract with the Super League champions back in August with Wakefield Trinity confirming the Kiwi-born forward had returned down under on account of personal reasons.

Last playing in late June, a club statement in mid-August announced: “Wakefield Trinity have granted Seth Nikotemo his release from the club by mutual agreement on compassionate grounds.”

The talented young back-rower had joined Wakefield ahead of the 2025 season and would make 29 appearances for the club, including 16 in their title-winning season.

Now back down under, he’s set to have a crack at earning an NRL contract after Brisbane Broncos confirmed that Nikotemo was one of six players on a train-and-trial contract, with another former Super League man also featuring on that list.

Ex-Wakefield Trinity man Seth Nikotemo earns NRL chance

Whilst the Rugby League World Cup is still underway down under, clubs are beginning their pre-seasons and the Broncos have confirmed their top 30 squad and those training on a trial basis.

Nikotemo is among that group alongside former Warrington Wolves man Zane Musgrove, who briefly had a stint with Oldham and Bradford in the Championship before returning down under.

Should he earn himself a top 30 contract then he will be eligible to feature for the club in the NRL but of course a stint in reserve grade would also be a possibility.

Nikotemo’s August release allowed Wakefield to sign Zac Lipowicz on a short-term deal after his Catalans’ release and despite initially signing a deal with Perth Bears for 2027, Lipowicz has returned to Trinity for the 2027 season before resuming his NRL deal from 2028.

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