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.”

 

[426Tlgerland]

KPP
Guy can defend .
Very strong in the wrestle
Hard to pull down due to height and strength .
Knights never used him as a damaging running back rower , we will use him the same way we use Sam F , one on left one on right and it’s gonna be very good , We just need a mobile lock , AD could do this roll but at this stage he is our best half , so maybe Nathan Brown or Sione ,
KPP. Will be our best buy for 26 by a long way

 

[tigahhh]

i think they will tone him down for a bit more agility and speed like he had in the super league

 

[Mighty_Tiger]

i think they will tone him down for a bit more agility and speed like he had in the super league

Be interesting how we plan to use KPP in attack.

Richo roasted the right edge defensively at awards night and then said KPP was brought in to help fix that mixed with his attacking presence. He seemed really excited about him coming & has high expectations.

We just need to manage his workload more effectively & leverage his strengths in attack.

 

[Alex Seyfarth's #1 Fan]

Richo roasted the right edge defensively at awards night and then said KPP was brought in to help fix that mixed with his attacking presence. He seemed really excited about him coming & has high expectations.

That means he indirectly insulted Alex Seyfarth. I had faith in Richo but I think he lost me there. Time to get a new CEO. We can't have a guy in the top job who thinks it's okay to criticise our best player. Who does he think he is? Now Alex might be having doubts over his ability. Just pure belony.

 

[Rock Hopper Steve]

That means he indirectly insulted Alex Seyfarth. I had faith in Richo but I think he lost me there. Time to get a new CEO. We can't have a guy in the top job who thinks it's okay to criticise our best player. Who does he think he is? Now Alex might be having doubts over his ability. Just pure belony.

If we pick up another pig to add to what we already have Alex, I'm sorry mate but your hero may play zero 1st grade games next season barring too many injuries, devastating I know 😁.