Molo powers on with new two-year deal

The Dolphins have secured a key piece of their middle-forward rotation with powerhouse prop Francis Molo inking a new contract for a further two seasons.

Since arriving at the Dolphins last year, Molo has brought impact, experience and aggression to the forward pack, adding another layer of size and physicality to the club’s engine room.

His strong form of 2025 did not go unnoticed, with Molo going on to represent Samoa in the Pacific Championships.

Now in his 11th NRL season and with 161 games under his belt, the 2021 State of Origin representative has signed with the Dolphins until at least the end of the 2028 season.

Dolphins’ chief executive Terry Reader said Molo was an important piece in the roster for the club.

“Francis is known for his strong carries and tough defence and he immediately added depth and leadership to the Dolphins’ middle rotation when he arrived here last year,” said Reader.

“That form has continued this season and he is again playing an important role in our team.

“We are very pleased that Francis has signed this extension as he will continue to help drive the club forward as we build towards sustained success - not only for season 2026, but in the years ahead.”

Molo made his NRL debut for the Broncos in 2014 at the age of 19, where he first crossed paths with Dolphins’ head coach Kristian Woolf.

He followed Woolf to Queensland Cup club the Townsville Blackhawks in 2017, before elevating into the Cowboys’ NRL squad the following season.

In 2021 he played two State of Origin games for Queensland and then moved to the St George Illawarra Dragons.

The experienced front rower has also represented the Cook Islands on the international stage.