Why May 1st is the most important day of the year for rugby league transfers

Super League clubs are free to make signings for 2023 after the recruitment window opened today. May 1st marks a crucial day for players off-contract at the end of the season as they are now free to negotiate deals with other clubs ahead of next year.

In simple terms, players can now sign for rival clubs, leaving their existing clubs in a nervous position hoping to tie down their players. On the other side of the coin, the clubs can now look to sign players to enhance their squad and potentially replace those who have yet to sign new contracts.

It's an exciting time for fans, desperate to see how their clubs intend to strengthen for 2023. If history is anything to go by, the first few weeks of the window are generally quiet, with agents spinning plates and negotiating before actually committing to deals.

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All contracts that are signing between now and the end of the season do now come into effect until December 1st. For some clubs, their activity is likely to be low-key, but for others who have a high percentage of players out of contract, it could be a very lively period.

You can expect news of transfers to start emerging in the coming weeks and a whole host of transfer rumours that inevitably follow. Here at Rugby League Live we'll be keeping on top of all the on goings and will make sure to keep you in the loop with accurate and reliable information every step of the way.