James Bentley is being linked with a move to the NRL, but it's not the first time he's been on the radar of clubs down under. Reports in Australia claim the Ireland international has been shopped to clubs in the NRL about a move in 2024.
Bentley is off-contract at the end of next season and is now free to negotiate a deal. The news comes just days after a reported bust-up with England's Victor Radley, who is alleged to have headbutted the Leeds Rhinos star that has required him to have stitches.
It's not the first time news of Bentley going to the NRL has surfaced. Just last year, the back-rower was linked with Australian clubs and held extensive discussions. In fact, the agent that negotiated his eventual deal to the Rhinos, Craig Harrison, confirmed that he came close to signing with St George Illawarra Dragons.
