BREAKING: Payne Haas Sign Blockbuster $10 Million R360 Temptation
In one of the most significant contract developments in the NRL this season, superstar prop Payne Haas is reportedly on the verge of inking a multi-year extension with the Brisbane Broncos, despite seismic interest from rival clubs and even a lucrative offer from the rebel R360 rugby union competition.
With less than two weeks before the November 1 free agency window, Haasโ decision could send shockwaves across both rugby codes. The 25-year-old powerhouse, who is entering the peak of his career, was poised to become one of the most coveted free agents in NRL history โ yet all signs now point toward loyalty and legacy over money.
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A Record-Breaking Offer on the Table
Reports emerging from The Courier-Mail reveal that the Broncos tabled an eye-watering $3.5 million, three-year deal to secure Haas through to the end of the 2029 NRL season. That figure would make him one of the highest-paid players in NRL history, placing him in the same financial echelon as Kalyn Ponga and Nathan Cleary, who currently sit atop the leagueโs pay scale.
While no official signature has been announced yet, internal club sources indicate that talks have reached an advanced stage, and a formal announcement could come before November 1 โ effectively shutting down rival negotiations before they begin.
For the Broncos, this deal is more than just retention; itโs a statement of intent. Haas isnโt merely a cornerstone of Brisbaneโs forward pack โ heโs the emotional heartbeat of the clubโs resurgence. His combination of power, endurance, and work ethic has made him a generational prop, capable of dominating any opposition pack.
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Maguireโs Confidence: โHe Loves This Clubโ
Newly appointed Broncos coach Michael Maguire has voiced full confidence that Haas will remain in maroon and gold, emphasizing both the playerโs loyalty and his deep integration into the Broncosโ culture.
> โI know Payne loves this club,โ Maguire told The Courier-Mail.
โThings will be talked about with contracts but he is entrenched in the Brisbane culture and his performances show how he conducts himself here.
โPaynoโ is a great man and he has great friends in the team like Patty Carrigan. They can create something special together here.โ
Those words encapsulate the sentiment within Red Hill โ that Haas, alongside Patrick Carrigan, represents the backbone of the Broncosโ next championship window. Their chemistry on and off the field has forged a leadership dynamic that Brisbane hopes will define the clubโs next decade.
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Temptations From Elsewhere
Despite his apparent contentment in Brisbane, Haas has been the center of massive external interest. At least two Sydney-based NRL clubs are believed to have made informal inquiries about his availability.
But the biggest external threat didnโt come from within the NRL at all โ it came from rugby unionโs breakaway competition, R360.
Reports last month suggested that Haas was offered up to $2.2 million per season to switch codes โ a deal that would have made him one of the highest-paid athletes in Australian sport. That potential $10 million payday over multiple seasons generated intense speculation, with fans and analysts questioning whether rugbyโs financial muscle might lure him away.
However, sources close to Haas say he has โpaused all external talksโ, signaling a strong intent to continue his NRL journey with Brisbane.
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A Career Built on Consistency and Class
Since bursting onto the scene in 2019 โ when he claimed the Dally M Rookie of the Year โ Haas has redefined whatโs expected from a front-rower. A multiple Paul Morgan Medal winner as Broncos Player of the Year and a Dally M Prop of the Year on multiple occasions, Haasโ numbers speak for themselves.
He averages more than 170 running meters and 35 tackles per game, an extraordinary workload that few forwards in the game can match. Add to that his representative honors for Australia and New South Wales, and itโs clear why Haas is viewed as the gold standard among modern forwards.
Yet beyond the stats, itโs his mentality that sets him apart. Teammates frequently describe him as โobsessively drivenโ โ the kind of professional whose presence elevates everyone around him.
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The Bigger Picture: Broncosโ Long-Term Vision
For the Broncos, re-signing Haas is part of a broader push to rebuild a lasting dynasty. After years of inconsistency and internal instability, Brisbaneโs recent resurgence under Maguire has restored belief among fans that the club can reclaim its place atop the NRL hierarchy.
By securing Haas โ and potentially locking in Carrigan, Reece Walsh, and Ezra Mam long-term โ the Broncos would solidify the kind of core that championship teams are built around.
Maguire, who has emphasized discipline, resilience, and unity since his arrival, appears to view Haas as the spiritual leader of that movement.
> โItโs up to Payne what he does, but there is a strong group here that wants to stick together to build a legacy at the Broncos,โ Maguire added.
The idea of building a โlegacyโ rather than chasing short-term paydays seems to resonate with Haas, who has often spoken publicly about his loyalty to the Broncos fan base and the sense of belonging he feels in Brisbane.
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The Decision That Could Define His Era
If Haas indeed signs before November, he wonโt just be committing to another contract โ heโll be making a statement about what kind of athlete he wants to be remembered as.
At 25, heโs already accomplished more than most players do in a full career. Yet the hunger remains, and the next four years could cement his legacy as one of the greatest props in NRL history โ perhaps even a future captain and multiple-time premiership winner.
For the Broncos faithful, the message is clear: the cornerstone of their future isnโt going anywhere.
And while the money, prestige, and temptation of R360 might have turned heads elsewhere, Payne Haas seems to have made his decision for deeper reasons โ loyalty, brotherhood, and belief in something bigger than himself.
As November looms, Broncos fans can almost breathe easy. Their juggernaut of a forward is staying home.
