Daly Cherry-Evans Speaks on His Future in Rugby League

Daly Cherry-Evans, the Manly premiership-winning half, has spoken on his future in rugby league, signing with the Sydney Roosters for 2026. The 37-year-old veteran halfback has been the subject of much speculation about his retirement plans, but he has taken a slow approach to figuring out his next move.

What happened?

Following reports that Daly Cherry-Evans would continue into his 17th season, the veteran halfback has cleared the air on where he stands on retirement. The Manly premiership-winning half signed on with the Sydney Roosters for 2026 following a breakdown in contract communications between the Manly club and its greatest-serving player.

Why it matters for Daly Cherry-Evans

The Roosters' signing of Daly Cherry-Evans has brought plenty of scrutiny, with online conjecture emerging that he wouldn't fit the Roosters' attacking style. However, the club is comfortably placed in second position on the ladder, with Daly Cherry-Evans still playing at a quality rate after 15 years in the game.

What comes next?

Daly Cherry-Evans' arrival in Bondi has brought a lot of attention, and he is expected to come in handy with his big-game experience if the Roosters go deep into the finals race in 2026. The Roosters will host the Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs at Allianz Stadium in a crucial match for Cameron Ciraldo's men, who are clinging onto the Top 8 and need to win as many remaining games as possible to play in September.

Daly Cherry-Evans has made a whopping 371 appearances in the NRL, and if he opts to go again next year, will be closing in on the prestigious 400-game mark set by Cameron Smith, the only player to achieve the quad century. He was among the many stars featuring in the 82-12 demolition of the North Queensland Cowboys, putting to bed any doubts on his ability to gel with the Roosters spine.

Key Takeaways:

• Daly Cherry-Evans has signed with the Sydney Roosters for 2026.
• The veteran halfback has been the subject of much speculation about his retirement plans.
• Daly Cherry-Evans has made 371 appearances in the NRL and is closing in on the 400-game mark.

Daly Cherry-Evans' Career Stats

The Roosters will host the Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs at Allianz Stadium in a crucial match for Cameron Ciraldo's men, who are clinging onto the Top 8 and need to win as many remaining games as possible to play in September.