Centre Rocco Berry has been re-signed by the One New Zealand Warriors on a one-year deal for the 2027 NRL season.
The 25-year-old had his contract extended to the end of the 2026 season following the Warriors’ impressive 2023 campaign.
After bringing up his 50-game milestone last year, Berry’s 2026 season was restricted to six appearances for the club’s New South Wales Cup side.
“We know the player Rocco can be and we’re committed to giving him every opportunity to return to his best,” said One New Zealand Warriors general manager recruitment, pathways and development Andrew McFadden.
“While he has faced challenges along the way, especially this year, Rocco has shown how resilient he is as he does all he can to return to the NRL.”
As well as scoring 13 tries in his 52 NRL appearances, Berry has established himself as one of the game’s best defensive centres with a career tackling efficiency rate of above 90 per cent.
“Rocco adds so much to our team when he’s fit and he’s determined to be ready for next season,” said One New Zealand Warriors head coach Andrew Webster.
“We have so much belief in him. He competes like mad, he’s so fit, he makes our edges chase like he does and he gives balance to our team. He’s such an important part of our squad.”
Profile | Rocco Berry
Born: May 17, 2001
Birthplace: Masterton, NZ
Junior club: St Patrick’s Silverstream College (rugby union)
Position: Centre
Height: 191cm
Weight: 94kg
One New Zealand Warriors No: 258
NRL debut: One New Zealand Warriors v Melbourne Storm, AAMI Park, Melbourne, April 25, 2021 (Round 7)
NRL games: 52 (2021-2025)
NRL points: 52 (13 tries)
New South Wales Cup games: 14 (2020-2026)
New South Wales Cup points: 14 (6 tries)
Rep honours: New Zealand Kiwis A (2023), NRL Nines (2020)
