The Sydney Roosters are thrilled to announce that captain and star fullback James Tedesco has signed a one-year contract extension, ensuring his continued leadership and presence at the Club until the end of 2026.
“The Roosters have been my home for the past seven years, and I’m excited to continue playing for this incredible Club,” said Tedesco.
“I’m proud to represent the Roosters and there’s a strong bond among the group we have here, so I’m looking forward to what we can achieve together in 2025 and beyond,” he added.
One of the game’s most decorated players, Tedesco has been an integral part of the Roosters since joining the Tricolours in 2018.
Since first donning the Roosters jersey, Tedesco has achieved a number of milestones, including winning back-to-back NRL Premierships in 2018 and 2019, claiming the Dally M Medal in 2019, and leading his state and country. He capped off a stellar 2024 season by being named the Dally M Fullback of the Year for the fourth time, and became a record six-time winner of the Club’s most coveted award, the Jack Gibson Medal.
Sydney Roosters Head Coach, Trent Robinson, said: “James is not only a phenomenal player but also a leader who sets the standard for professionalism and performance, and I’m really pleased that his experience will continue to benefit the team around him.”
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Tedesco has played 251 first grade games to date, 161 of those with the Roosters. In 2024, Tedesco featured in 25 of the Roosters’ games, scoring 17 tries while setting up 24 more, and amassing 4,972 run metres.
