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.”

 

[Don Kershane]

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.

First I think.

 

[mtd#2]

Get him chasing bombs Nanai style

Kick offs, drop outs....something to explore there

 

[Mighty_Tiger]

I’m actually impressed. Based on what he is reported to be on now and what he is reportedly coming across on in the current market this for 3yrs is a very good deal for us.

He has a heap of improvement, will be up to coaching staff to maximize it now. It solves a major problem for us and will absolutely create space outside / think he could also be a real threat in the air as well.

He has what appears to be cover issues defensively but has a good work rate on both sides of the ball.

We could’ve done a heck of alot worse thats for sure.

 

[liltiger]

Really like this signing. Welcome to the family Kai.

 

[Merlot]

Marshall's values or Marshall's and Richardson's values.

Your man crush is signed sealed delivered paws .Hope he steps up a level with better coaching .All said tongue in cheek

 

[Flippedy]

😁 👍 come now!

 

[Coastie_Tiger]

I feel like this could be a shrewd signing particularly if we actually use him, unlike the knights who play constantly to the opposite side of the field or use him as a decoy when they do.
Imagine he gets quality ball from Api, Luai, Fainu ect he'd cause some havoc out wide, he also isn't a defensive liability he improves us more needed though.

 

[Don Kershane]

Had no luck with the opposite sex in Newcastle due to being surrounded by team mates with atrocious mullets. Should have more luck in civilization.

 

[Merlot]

yip ee , a shiny new toy to ragdoll

 

[tylermax]

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

Look, who gives a rats? I thought this thread was about a new signing.

 

[Merlot]

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.

preferer if the last s was a capital ,as in plural ,us them , merger.S as in ,uS . WestTigerS.

 

[tigerballs]

He'd make a great 13

 

[Don Kershane]

Look, who gives a rats? I thought this thread was about a new signing.

I think that If an exclamation mark was inserted after "signing" instead of a full stop the true extent of your fury would have been highlighted full stop

 

[Squater]

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

Yeh can't un see that.just like the kfc logo now all I see is the little body on the big head

 

[happy_tiger]

The one thing we need to remember

He isn't going to have 8 line breaks ....5 try assists ......2 tries ......300 metres .....60 tackles with no misses every week

Keep the expectations realistic and if he isn't the next Paul Sironen .....Ellery Hanley and Bob Lindner combined after 3 rounds don't lose your shit

Is that fair ??

Ok ??

 

[Alex Seyfarth's #1 Fan]

Masterful timing from Richo to announce this right after he played his best game of the season.

 

[TCL]

The one thing we need to remember

He isn't going to have 8 line breaks ....5 try assists ......2 tries ......300 metres .....60 tackles with no misses every week

Keep the expectations realistic and if he isn't the next Paul Sironen .....Ellery Hanley and Bob Lindner combined after 3 rounds don't lose your shit

Is that fair ??

Ok ??

Why not?

 

[TSP]

The one thing we need to remember

He isn't going to have 8 line breaks ....5 try assists ......2 tries ......300 metres .....60 tackles with no misses every week

Keep the expectations realistic and if he isn't the next Paul Sironen .....Ellery Hanley and Bob Lindner combined after 3 rounds don't lose your shit

Is that fair ??

Ok ??

Bob Lindner should be an immortal.

 

[TCL]

Good signing. Is an upgrade in a position where we need it. Hope he excels.

 

[Wiz]

The one thing we need to remember

He isn't going to have 8 line breaks ....5 try assists ......2 tries ......300 metres .....60 tackles with no misses every week

Keep the expectations realistic and if he isn't the next Paul Sironen .....Ellery Hanley and Bob Lindner combined after 3 rounds don't lose your shit

Is that fair ??

Ok ??

Pessimist….