Murray Taulagi's Sydney Roosters move is off with the Queensland State of Origin winger instead poised to make a code switch to French rugby.

Taulagi had widely been expected to join the Roosters next year after it became apparent he would not remain at North Queensland in 2027.

However it's understood a medical with the Roosters was pushed back through Origin, and AAP has been told the 27-year-old will instead act on overseas interest.

Taulagi has scored 72 tries in 124 matches since debuting for the Cowboys in 2019, cracking the Queensland Origin set up in 2022.

The Cowboys have already moved on, landing Cronulla pair Jesse Ramien and Sione Katoa for next year.

Taulagi's French rugby move could have wider ramifications for the Roosters, with winger Daniel Tupou off contract and yet to decide if he will play on next year.

Mark Nawaqanitawase will leave the Tri-colours for rugby at the end of the year, while the Roosters have signed Manly centre Reuben Garrick on a three-year deal.

Australian Associated Press