'I've got to not': Terrell May weighs in on bro's contract call

Terrell May has declared he's not going to pressure his brother, Taylan, into any decision regarding his contract future amid the Rabbitohs' interest. The former Panthers centre has been out of the NRL since July 2024, when he was subject to the NRL's no-fault stand down policy after he'd been arrested on domestic violence charges. Those charges have since been withdrawn with Taylan free to play. Speaking ahead of the Beer, Footy, Food Festival at North Sydney Oval this Sunday, Terrell said he'd be "happy as" to see his brother return to the NRL. "Obviously he's my brother so I speak to him every day," he told Wide World of Sports. "I just said whatever's going to make you happy and go and do that. I don't want to be selfish and try to force anything onto him. "Wherever he's going to be happy and wherever that suits him the best that's where I want him to go and play. If that's at Souths then he should go do it. "I've got to not be selfish and try to force him to come play with me, hopefully he does. I just want him to be happy and enjoy life again." In May, Taylan told 9news his preference is to play with his brother. When charges were withdrawn, the Tigers were immediately linked to Taylan. However, South Sydney's interest appeared to put Bennett in the box seat. The Tigers declined to comment when asked whether the club still has interest. WWOS has contacted Taylan's management. Terrell has previously stated his intention to play with Taylan and his other brother Tyrone. The prop said that's still the plan. "Hopefully man, that's all in god's timing, but we'll let god take care of that. No one's going to take care of that besides him," he said. Tickers for the Beer, Footy, Food Festival at North Sydney Oval are available at beerfootyfood.com

Tigers skipper backs pursuit of sacked Panthers winger

Wests Tigers co-captain Api Koroisau says his club should look at signing Taylan May after the former Penrith winger had domestic violence charges withdrawn. The legal action against May was dropped on Monday with the outside back now free to resume his career after being stood down indefinitely by the NRL in May last year under the league's no-fault stand-down policy. It's understood several clubs are now inquiring about his services and Koroisau, who played alongside May at Penrith, said he would add plenty to the Tigers. "He's an incredible player. He's (had it) pretty hard off the field at the time but it sort of is what it is at the moment and the club will execute that if needed," Koroisau told media on Wednesday. "It's hard to come by these kind of guys. He works out in the backfield and you need that from your wingers these days and he's that quick – some of that speed you can't teach. "I'm sure there's a few clubs going for him so we'll see what happens." The Tigers have endured some casualties in the backline already, with centre Justin Olam likely to be forced into medical retirement and Brent Naden sidelined by a dislocated kneecap. That means there should be enough money in the salary cap to make a play for the winger for the remainder of 2025, with only eight months of the contract period left. Despite being out of the game for close to a year, Koroisau says May can rediscover his best form. "A lot of that has to do with muscle memory as well," he said. "He's been to that level before, it's not like he's trying to reach that level for the first time. He works really hard off the field, so I don't think it would take him that long to get back.

Club reaches out to ex-Panthers star as court case looms

Taylan May's looming court case has led to one Sydney-based NRL club reportedly reaching out to the exiled Panthers star. According to The Sydney Morning Herald, an unnamed side have expressed interest in signing May and reached out regarding his fitness levels. May was charged with domestic violence offences last year and put under the league's no-fault stand-down policy. He is due to front court on March 10. The 23-year-old was sacked by Penrith due to a number of separate incidents, which included swearing on social media and posting in a video in a speeding car. May was given a confidential pay-out by the club at the time. With 17 tries in 30 first grade appearances, the Samoan international was regarded as one of the game's best young outside backs. His brother Terrell recently signed with the Wests Tigers, while his oldest sibling Tyrone is plying his trade overseas in the Super League. Taylan attempted to move to the UK, but was knocked back.

May sues Panthers as battle for future gets ugly

Panthers winger Taylan May is suing the NRL club, alleging their attempt to terminate his contract is unlawful. The player's legal fight was this week adjourned with an injunction until next month in the Federal Court. May was first served with a show cause notice late last month over several alleged breaches during his time at the club. The centre was told earlier this month he would only be paid out the remainder of this year's contract if sacked. May recently extended his contract with the club, with the deal reportedly valued at $1.2 million for 2025 and 2026. May's legal team alleges the club breached employment law by sending him a second show-cause notice, because of complaints he made in the initial board meeting. His defence states the 22-year-old should not be asked to answer questions in regards to his ongoing criminal case, where he denies claims he punched his wife in the face during an argument. "If (Penrith) is permitted to proceed as contemplated by the second show cause notice and related correspondence, then May will be faced with the invidious choice of either exercising his common law right to silence, in which case May's employment is likely to be terminated ... Or answering (Penrith's) questions, thereby "fundamentally alter(ing) the accusatorial judicial process" May's legal team said in a statement to the court. May will seek damages from the club, claiming he suffered loss as a result of having to defend himself against Penrith's actions and there would be further reputational damage if his contract is terminated. Penrith has already moved on from May on the field, signing Wests Tigers outside back Asu Kepaoa when May was stood down.