Warriors re-sign centre Rocco Berry for 2027 season

1NewsNZ HeraldThursday 8 October 2026 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated

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The Warriors have signed centre Rocco Berry to a one-year contract for the 2027 NRL season. The 25-year-old missed the 2026 season due to injury but recently played six matches for the NSW Cup side to regain fitness.

Key facts

5 facts
  • Rocco Berry re-signed with the Warriors for the 2027 season1NewsNZ Herald
  • The contract is a one-year deal1NewsNZ Herald
  • Berry is 25 years oldNZ Herald
  • Berry has made 52 appearances and scored 13 tries for the Warriors1NewsNZ Herald
  • Berry missed the 2026 season due to injury1NewsNZ Herald

The full story

1 min read · 2 outlets

The Warriors have signed centre Rocco Berry to a one-year contract for the 2027 NRL season. The 25-year-old was due to become a free agent on 1 November.1NewsNZ Herald

Berry missed the 2026 NRL season due to injury, appearing only six times for the club's NSW Cup side. His injury history includes hamstring, shoulder, and brachial plexus nerve issues resulting from multiple shoulder dislocations.1NewsNZ Herald

Since his 2021 debut against the Melbourne Storm, Berry has made 52 appearances and scored 13 tries for the club. Head coach Andrew Webster said, “Rocco adds so much to our team when he’s fit, and he’s determined to be ready for next season”.1NewsNZ Herald

General manager Andrew McFadden stated the club is committed to giving Berry every opportunity to return to his best. Berry will compete for centre positions against players including Ali Leiataua, Leka Halasima, and Grant Anderson.1NewsNZ Herald

Where reports differ

  • One report notes Berry was linked to a medical with the Melbourne Storm, while the other does not mention this1NewsNZ Herald

Compiled from reports by 1News and NZ Herald.

How they headlined it

First reported by 1News, Thu 8 Oct, 3:00pm · 2 reports from 2 outlets over 11 minutes
  1. 1News1News

    Rocco Berry re-signs with Warriors on one-year deal (opens in new tab)

  2. NZ HeraldNZ Herald

    NRL: Warriors re-sign centre Rocco Berry for 2027 season (opens in new tab)