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]

You don't get this quality of education over at the kennel.

I must say, bar a few, the spelling has improved over time

 

[upthetigers]

With knights winning and still in contention for finals footy no chance of an early release

 

[Ron Brodrick's Spirit]

So many knights players congratulating him. Is there player unrest? 🤔

It's only unrest if Wests players do it, that's rule number one of journalism.
In the real world it's just mates congratulating someone on securing his future.

 

[upthetigers]

Seyfarth back to bench where he's been most effective

 

[jadtiger]

Even though i am not leaping around with delight about the signing there is no doubt he will definately strenthen our forwards and be a starter each week.Hopefully we will have another forward or 2 signing up in the near future and at least 1 good back (preferably centre).

 

[innsaneink]

Plus the second big question, “ is he a good signing”. Despite the wraps I’m not sold just yet, would love to see him finish his stint in Newcastle at full tilt !

Hes growing on me.
His first half last night was dogshit
His second was Chocolate Bavarian

 

[GNR4LIFE]

Not every signing becomes an early release. There would be no incentive to release him. Whether they are in the mix for the 8 or not.

 

[mikey]

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.

Edit: Nice explanation Ron. Beat me to it.
Both are correct. It depends on whether you view the club as a singular entity or as a group of individuals making up the club.
Lesson over 🤐

 

[krissy]

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.

IMHO is pleased to is correct as it is a singular club, I will agree that “are pleased to announce “ sounds better but it is because the word Tigers sounds like a plural but in the case of Wests Tigers it is a singular title. I hope that makes sense. Just my thoughts.

 

[krissy]

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.

Damn you typed a lot faster than me, I agree that is where the confusion is coming from.

 

[The_Patriot]

Love the signing. Richo and Benji working behind the scenes to improve the roster

My issue is that I can only hear the words Piss Poor when they call his name. Forever Kai Piss Poor😂, great signing.

 

[Needaname]

IMHO is pleased to is correct as it is a singular club, I will agree that “are pleased to announce “ sounds better but it is because the word Tigers sounds like a plural but in the case of Wests Tigers it is a singular title. I hope that makes sense. Just my thoughts.

Could it be that the announcement is on behalf of the club and not that of an individual.
I.e Benji or Richo is pleased to announce where as the WestsTigers are a title of a single entity made up of a number of people?

 

[tiger_one]

Love the signing. Richo and Benji working behind the scenes to improve the roster

My issue is that I can only hear the words Piss Poor when they call his name. Forever Kai Piss Poor😂, great signing.

Reminds me of "Pearce Off, Gibb's On" 🤣

 

[krissy]

Love the signing. Richo and Benji working behind the scenes to improve the roster

My issue is that I can only hear the words Piss Poor when they call his name. Forever Kai Piss Poor😂, great signing.

Oh great, now that is going to live in my head. 🤣

 

[The_Patriot]

Oh great, now that is going to live in my head. 🤣

You're welcome

 

[pawsandclaws1]

London Bronco's Academy. Interesting he is a Londoner.

 

[weststigers]

Get him chasing bombs Nanai style

 

[happy_tiger]

Welcome to the club KPP

Make a difference

 

[Wiz]

Yep - most news organisations get this wrong. I think it will become one of those grammatical errors that is becoming the norm.

Like in the USA when they use “off of” e.g. he jumped off of the wall. However this made it into everyday language in the USA is beyond me.

 

[Wiz]

I think he got bullied and should be let go early

Surely he has a dossier of 7 points of compliant on O’brien?