OFFICIAL Kai Pearce-Paul

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Kai Pearce-Paul to join Wests Tigers from 2026 season​

AuthorWests TigersTimestampFri 6 Jun 2025, 10:35 AM

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Wests Tigers are pleased to announce that Kai Pearce-Paul will join the club ahead of the 2026 season on a three-year deal.

The English international edge forward has played 32 NRL games for the Knights since joining Newcastle for the 2024 season and previously played 61 games for Wigan from 2020-23.


A Super League Grand Final winner in 2023, the towering forward stands at 6’6” and weighs 108 kg.

Pearce-Paul has impressed since making the move to Australia, with the 24-year-old possessing an imposing frame and skilful offloading ability.

His performances for the English national side include appearances at the 2022 World Cup and their successful Test series against Samoa in 2024.

Kai is delighted to commit his future to Wests Tigers.

"I am excited to join the Wests Tigers in 2026. It is a fantastic opportunity, and I cannot wait," said Pearce-Paul.

"I grew up watching Benji and have always looked up to him, so being coached by him will be pretty special."

Pearce-Paul has averaged 118 running metres and 40 tackles per match in 2025.

Wests Tigers CEO Shane Richardson was pleased to secure the back-rower’s services.

"Kai is a rising talent and already an international player with England. He’s also a quality person from a great family," said Richardson.

At just 24, he brings professionalism and talent, and we see him as an important part of our future.

Shane RichardsonWests Tigers CEO

Head Coach Benji Marshall believes Pearce-Paul will prove a great addition to the squad.

"Kai is a powerful, mobile forward who really suits what we’re building here," said Marshall.

"He’s not only a great athlete but also a great person, and he’ll bring strong qualities to our team.

"I’m really looking forward to coaching him and seeing the impact he’ll have on our squad.”

 

[weststigers]

This is complete BS. Why would we sign a player who plays in the same position as Alex Seyfarth? Where is he going to play? We already know Seyfarth is destined to captain Australia one day. Sorry, but this signing just makes no sense to me.

I'm sure that every other Wests Tigers supporter will agree with me when I say that we will not stand for Seyfarth's position being threatened in the team. Even Liam Martin is running scared that's why he plays on the opposite side of the field.

It's clearly a NSW Cup signing to bolster their pack. Seyfarth is Safe-arth.

 

[happy_tiger]

Maybe something to do with the names?

Sorry mate .....I was just stirring

 

[Tom Shines]

This is complete BS. Why would we sign a player who plays in the same position as Alex Seyfarth? Where is he going to play? We already know Seyfarth is destined to captain Australia one day. Sorry, but this signing just makes no sense to me.

I'm sure that every other Wests Tigers supporter will agree with me when I say that we will not stand for Seyfarth's position being threatened in the team. Even Liam Martin is running scared that's why he plays on the opposite side of the field.

Seems you might be the kiss of death with your user names …

Can you change your name to Brett Naden #1 Fan next ?

 

[Odessa]

I think Galvin will have a successful career but from our perspective we have a halves leader who’s won four comps and origins and two other young 6’s with plenty of upside.

It’s not as catastrophic for WT as some would have you believe.

Was thinking about this today why does Luai have to play 7 ?

The great Darren Lockyer played the back half of his career at 6 and ran the team from there

Shame Perry would do his job and kick to the corners and when Lockery wanted the ball over called everyone and it worked great

 

[mtd#2]

Was thinking about this today why does Luai have to play 7 ?

The great Darren Lockyer played the back half of his career at 6 and ran the team from there

Shame Perry would do his job and kick to the corners and when Lockery wanted the ball over called everyone and it worked great

Been saying this for a while now.
Its not good for him or the team.
Id be moving him back to 6 asap

 

[BalmainBoy67]

This is complete BS. Why would we sign a player who plays in the same position as Alex Seyfarth? Where is he going to play? We already know Seyfarth is destined to captain Australia one day. Sorry, but this signing just makes no sense to me.

I'm sure that every other Wests Tigers supporter will agree with me when I say that we will not stand for Seyfarth's position being threatened in the team. Even Liam Martin is running scared that's why he plays on the opposite side of the field.

Hang on a sec.. hmmmm.... is this the real Alex S, pretending to be Alex S #1 Fan on the forum....🤣

 

[Merlot]

Was thinking about this today why does Luai have to play 7 ?

The great Darren Lockyer played the back half of his career at 6 and ran the team from there

Shame Perry would do his job and kick to the corners and when Lockery wanted the ball over called everyone and it worked great

are you preparing for Bula's departure , being a moses client , lol

 

[Merlot]

its a today win that KPP is incoming and Luai is dodging his clauses

 

[gallagher]

Hang on a sec.. hmmmm.... is this the real Alex S, pretending to be Alex S #1 Fan on the forum....🤣
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10/10 for your photoshopping skills 😅

 

[crazycat]

He's fitter than Merlo ever was, can you imagine the likes of Merlo, Bruiser, Dallas & Co if they had to train like today's forwards do. 😁

Blast, Imagine Blocker Roach, Siro, etc.

It would be insane.

 

[GNR4LIFE]

You just know he’ll be given the nick name piss poor if/when he starts struggling/having no impact.

 

[Tigerdazz2]

You just know he’ll be given the nick name piss poor if/when he starts struggling/having no impact.

As long as he puts in Pierce-Paul effort, not a Piss-Poor effort I suppose... 🤔

 

[Buttface]

Seems you might be the kiss of death with your user names …

Can you change your name to Brett Naden #1 Fan next ?

Noice. 👍🏻👍🏻

 

[orange&black]

I believe he gives us a far more effective edge option and further opportunities to develop our attack. He has far better skills than our current edges and may help Samuela improve his game consistency. Seyfarth should be coming off the bench and focusing on concentration of his effort for shorter periods.

 

[tiger_one]

 

[Chunk]

Good signing but lets get real, if we are to push for top four in a couple of years, he's going to have to become a better player

 

[Tom Shines]

Good signing but lets get real, if we are to push for top four in a couple of years, he's going to have to become a better player

I think they went after Liam Martin , but he declined …

KPP is an upgrade at the position… more is needed though

 

[TigerTone]

As long as he puts in Pierce-Paul effort, not a Piss-Poor effort I suppose... 🤔

Lets hope its Pure Pleasure and not Piss-Poor.

 

[Enmore_Tiger]

Maybe offer to back pay some of this year's salary to get a transfer before June 30. Could help the Knights with salary cap issues for next year.

He and Tiny could help a lot heading towards September.

 

[Tigerdazz2]

I think they went after Liam Martin , but he declined …

KPP is an upgrade at the position… more is needed though

At 24, he'll still be a young forward after a 3 year stint with us.