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.”

 

[JC99]

Suits the kind of footy Benji is trying to implement. Can offload heaps and is a big mobile runner of the ball. Hope we use him better than Newcastle do

 

[Moh]

Nice - happy with this one.

Now lets force the issue and make it an immediate move.

 

[hsvjones]

Stoked as this guy will add so much to our team.
Well done to Richo and Benji

To get an guy with international experience for 500k is a bargain..

 

[Tiger-ferret]

Solid game last night…Just waiting for the right time to announce.

Welcome KPP!

 

[Needaname]

Solid game last night…Just waiting for the right time to announce.

I think he was waiting for the right time to tell his teammates, which apparently was after the game last night.

 

[gallagher]

Nice - happy with this one.

Now lets force the issue and make it an immediate move.

Wouldn't tthat be nice!

 

[weststigerman]

Welcome Kai. Wish you were playing for us this week.

 

[weststigers]

Stoked as this guy will add so much to our team.
Well done to Richo and Benji

To get an guy with international experience for 500k is a bargain..

Where was his salary reported?

 

[Demps]

🔥🔥🔥

 

[weststigerman]

Just for the english nerds.

Some of our announcements start with "Wests Tigers is pleased to..." and some start with "Wests Tigers are pleased to...". Which one is the right one? I think it's the latter.

 

[Tim Sheens]

Glad that KPP has decided to get on board, which also shows confidence that there is a good future at WT. Seemed that a bunch of people somewhat belatedly also got on board the KPP wagon with last night's match, so they will be happier as well.

 

[Mighty Mouse]

My initial feeling is that it’s the former as it’s referring to a collective noun.

In any case this is a vintage wests tigers signing….

 

[pawsandclaws1]

Note the emphasis the club is placing on recruits.

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

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

 

[GNR4LIFE]

My initial feeling is that it’s the former as it’s referring to a collective noun.

In any case this is a vintage wests tigers signing….

The latter sounds better though. Rolls off the tongue easier

 

[Moh]

I think he was waiting for the right time to tell his teammates, which apparently was after the game last night.

Way to drag everyone down KPP - that can't sit well with his teammates. Get him outta there!

 

[bbobb]

Just for the english nerds.

Some of our announcements start with "Wests Tigers is pleased to..." and some start with "Wests Tigers are pleased to...". Which one is the right one? I think it's the latter.

Wests Tigers IS pleased as the Wests Tigers are a singular organisation. If there were multiple organisations it would be are.

 

[Moh]

Note the emphasis the club is placing on recruits.

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

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

Is this targeted at Taylan? Cause Terrell comes from a good family 😄

 

[innsaneink]

Hes growing on me and the potential is evident.

Seems like a great deal

Welcome Kai Wayne Pearce Paul Merlo

 

[GNR4LIFE]

Wests Tigers IS pleased as the Wests Tigers are a singular organisation. If there were multiple organisations it would be are.

What makes it confusing is that the S on the end of Tigers makes it plural. So it’s a singular wording on top of the plural name. That’s why it’s confusing.