Warriors recruit Titans halfback on two-year contract
The Warriors have begun to fill the void vacated by Shaun Johnson’s retirement, and signed Tanah Boyd from the Gold Coast Titans on a two-year deal.
www.newstalkzb.co.nzI don’t have live access to confirm the very latest updates right now. Based on the latest results I found, Tanah Boyd’s contract situation with the New Zealand Warriors has been a focus of ongoing discussions, with reports in early May 2026 indicating the club moving toward a multi-year extension to keep him beyond 2026, after a strong start to the season [sources cited below]. If you want, I can summarize the key developments and cite the specific outlets.
What’s been reported
- Late April to May 2026: Multiple outlets indicated the Warriors were in negotiations to extend Tanah Boyd’s contract, with a preference to lock him in beyond 2026 and keep him in Auckland [multiple outlets; see citations].
- May 2026 developments: Several outlets reported that Boyd had become a focal point for a long-term deal, with terms discussed that could extend through 2029 and keep him away from potential external suitors entering the competition in 2027–2028 [citations].
- Some outlets also noted off-contract status concerns earlier in the year and that the Warriors aimed to secure Boyd amid interest from rival clubs, including teams entering the competition in coming years [citations].
Would you like me to pull the most recent, closest-to-today articles and provide a tightly cited update with dates and contract specifics? I can also present a quick table comparing the reported contract lengths/terms across outlets to show the range of coverage.