The 2025 pre-season is officially under way with November 1 marking the start of the NRL contract period.
Wests Tigers extends a warm welcome to the club’s newest recruits including marquee signing, Jarome Luai. The flamboyant playmaker joins the club on a long-term deal after winning four-straight NRL premierships.
Currently in England representing Samoa, Luai has sent a brief message to Wests Tigers Members and fans, adding to the anticipation ahead of the new season.
Luai: I'm here to win
"I’m officially a Tiger now and I’m really excited to be a part of this new journey,” said Luai.
"I can't wait to meet you guys and feel your energy and to feel your presence.
I’m here to win and I’m here to win consistently. I hope you're ready for the ride.
Jarome Luai
Joining Jarome at his new club will be former Panthers’ teammate, Sunia Turuva and Samoa teammate, Jeral Skelton, both of whom are also on international duty.
Another soon to arrive at ‘The Jungle’ will be former Sharks prop, Royce Hunt, who made a habit of denting defensive lines for Cronulla in 2024.
Turuva, and former Bulldogs winger Skelton, are sure to add class and power to the outside backs, while Hunt will bring bulk and power through the middle.
Hunt and Skelton will join their new teammates at the Zurich Centre in the first week of December, with Turuva and Luai to commence training early in the new year.
Jack Bird will be the first of the five new arrivals at Wests Tigers to start pre-season training.
The versatile former Dragons centre will be on deck mid-November, along with several other senior players including Api Koroisau, Adam Doueihi and Justin Olam.
Wests Tigers NRL squad will begin pre-season training on Monday, November 4.
Top 30 Contracts
John Bateman, Jack Bird, Jahream Bula, Tallyn Da Silva, Adam Doueihi, Latu Fainu, Samuela Fainu, Josh Feledy, Lachlan Galvin, Royce Hunt, David Klemmer, Apisai Koroisau, Kit Laulilii, Luke Laulilii, Jarome Luai, Justin Matamua, Brent Naden, Justin Olam, Fonua Pole, Solomone Saukuru, Alex Seyfarth, Jeral Skelton, Charlie Staines, Tony Sukkar, Jayden Sullivan, Starford To’a, Brandon Tumeth, Sunia Turuva, Alex Twal
Development Contracts
Will Craig, Solomona Faataape, Alex Lobb, Heamasi Makasini, Heath Mason, Reuben Porter
