Ashton Ward extends with Rabbitohs to 2028

Ward was reported to have re-signed with Souths on 17 August; 5 outlets reported it, none carried a figure.

NRL.com's 2026 Signings Tracker reported on 17 August that Rabbitohs halfback Ashton Ward was upgraded to a Top 30 contract and had extended his deal through to the end of the 2028 season. The move locks him in as part of South Sydney's halves mix alongside the club's forward pack.

Ashton Ward · Souths · signed through 2028 · Cap Dramas Estimate: $370K a season (range $295K–$445K, Estimated).

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Ashton Ward extends with Rabbitohs to 2028

Ward was reported to have re-signed with Souths on 17 August; 5 outlets reported it, none carried a figure.

Sydney Roosters · 2026-10-02
The Sydney Morning Herald · 2026-09-26
The Sydney Morning Herald · 2026-09-26
The Daily Telegraph · 2026-09-15
news.com.au · 2026-09-06
The Daily Telegraph · 2026-09-06
NRL.com · 2026-08-17

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