Former Fiji Bati player Marcelo Montoya is set to make a return to the Canterbury Bulldogs after signing a two-year contract. The 28-year-old, who previously spent four seasons with the New Zealand Warriors, scored 30 tries in 82 games during his time there.
Montoya began his rugby journey with the Bulldogs, playing from the Harold Matthews Cup through to the National Youth Competition, before making his NRL debut in 2017. Bulldogs General Manager of Football, Phil Gould, expressed delight at having a local junior return, stating, “It’s always pleasing to bring a local junior back home.” He praised Montoya’s passion both on and off the field, highlighting his versatility in the backline and experience as valuable assets to the team as he embarks on this new phase of his career.
In other news, the Gold Coast Titans have confirmed the signing of former Fiji Bati prop Reagan Campbell-Gillard, who will join the club in 2025 on a three-year deal. The 31-year-old brings a wealth of experience, having played 221 NRL games for both Penrith and Parramatta, along with representing the Blues and Kangaroos in Origin and International matches.
Titans coach Des Hasler welcomed Campbell-Gillard’s addition, noting, “It’s great to have Reagan join us in 2025. He’s a no-nonsense front rower with a high work rate and has been a mainstay in the NRL for the past decade.”