OFFICIAL Kai Pearce-Paul #304

https://www.weststigers.com.au/news...e-paul-to-join-wests-tigers-from-2026-season/
Signings

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

Author Wests Tigers
Timestamp Fri 6 Jun 2025, 10:35 AM

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.”

 

[user118245]

Let's revisit this round 6. We always seem to get key players returning against us.

Had a look at this today actually, of course it’s early days but only capewell and CHT to have return games against us when looking at the month ahead

 

[TIGERS]

Listening to the podcast with TDM. KPP is a legit interesting fella. I mean they both are. I didn't think I'd see a more vibey, out-there side WT team than the one with Gibbs/Fulton/Farah/etc in it, but yea.... there is something special brewing with this team. Like a fully blacktown eshay talking to a east london, mixed race geeazer. Unreal... We are playing better, but we're. a cool team again.

 

[Tiger_Fanatic3]

 

[Adam Doobie]

Listening to the podcast with TDM. KPP is a legit interesting fella. I mean they both are. I didn't think I'd see a more vibey, out-there side WT team than the one with Gibbs/Fulton/Farah/etc in it, but yea.... there is something special brewing with this team. Like a fully blacktown eshay talking to a east london, mixed race geeazer. Unreal... We are playing better, but we're. a cool team again.

I think this culture is why Galvin didn't fit in. In one of TDM's vlogs he made a joke to him "no X button no X button" basically saying he doesn't know how to pass. It was clearly a joke in good spirits but you could see in the video he looked uncomfortable. Glad the dweeb is gone.

 

[innsaneink]

I think this culture is why Galvin didn't fit in. In one of TDM's vlogs he made a joke to him "no X button no X button" basically saying he doesn't know how to pass. It was clearly a joke in good spirits but you could see in the video he looked uncomfortable. Glad the dweeb is gone.

Ive sometimes wondered if Bula fits in

I know hes a shy quieter type, but sometimes in these vids it looks like he'd rather be elsewhere

 

[Adam Doobie]

Ive sometimes wondered if Bula fits in

I know hes a shy quieter type, but sometimes in these vids it looks like he'd rather be elsewhere

Think he's just a bit awkward. Everyone in the squad has the highest of respect for him.

 

[Nadz4483]

Love what this bloke has bought to the team, seems to have fit In well with the rest of the crew, and he has already played better in 3 games then he did last couple of years at the knoughts..... 3 meat pies in tigers colours already...

 

[Adam Doobie]

Love what this bloke has bought to the team, seems to have fit In well with the rest of the crew, and he has already played better in 3 games then he did last couple of years at the knoughts..... 3 meat pies in tigers colours already...

He genuinely looks at home and it's only been three games. Looks like he's known these guys for years.

 

[Odessa]

Love what this bloke has bought to the team, seems to have fit In well with the rest of the crew, and he has already played better in 3 games then he did last couple of years at the knoughts..... 3 meat pies in tigers colours already...

Try scoring machine

 

[Chunk]

Love what this bloke has bought to the team, seems to have fit In well with the rest of the crew, and he has already played better in 3 games then he did last couple of years at the knoughts..... 3 meat pies in tigers colours already...

Yeah must admit, I had some doubts about him but he's going great so far....

 

[Tiger_Fanatic3]

 

[Lebanese_Coach_aspiration]

For all the people who abused and mocked me when I said this would be our best signing in a while I hope you finally see what I always saw now.

I didn't call him Diet Coke Sonny Bill or The black Sonny bill for no reason. Maybe if he was faster he would be his equal, but I have never seen him in full flight.

I think I have been vindicated and the nasty PM's will finally stop from the haters.


Even weirder he is from London (England) who do not even play league? So his rise is even more striking.

 

[SeanT]

I thought he was a good signing. Defensively solid. Never got a licence under O'Brian to attack is all

 

[Spartan117]

KPP - Threads Merged

 

[Lebanese_Coach_aspiration]

I thought he was a good signing. Defensively solid. Never got a licence under O'Brian to attack is all

Never saw a player be misused more than him at the Knights. The coach in me - who is very good actually- always thought you just need a player like Fletcher Sharpe to follow him in support and he will always get the arm free.

That is how I know the bulldoggs will fail this year because the same genius is their attack coach now.

 

[Adam Doobie]

Never saw a player be misused more than him at the Knights. The coach in me - who is very good actually- always thought you just need a player like Fletcher Sharpe to follow him in support and he will always get the arm free.

That is how I know the bulldoggs will fail this year because the same genius is their attack coach now.

How about the Dogs hiring AOB and their attack instantly looks 💩 Quite hilarious if I may so myself.

 

[Lebanese_Coach_aspiration]

How about the Dogs hiring AOB and their attack instantly looks 💩 Quite hilarious if I may so myself.

As someone who has cousins that support them I shook my head hard when I heard it.