The Tigers have received a boost to their forward stocks with exciting lock Fonua Pole inking a two-year contract extension that will keep him at the club until the end of 2027.
“Wests Tigers is delighted to announce exciting young forward, Fonua Pole, has signed a two-year contract extension,” the club said in a statement.
This new deal will see the 22-year-old remain in Wests Tigers colours until at least the end of the 2027 season.
Pole has played 56 games for Wests Tigers, making his NRL debut against the Warriors in Round 16, 2022. In his three seasons in first grade, Fonua has missed just two games.
Pole says he’s thrilled to be extending his stay at the Tigers.
“I’m so happy knowing I’ll be here at the club for at least the next three seasons,” he said.
“Although it’s been a tough few years, I’ve loved the mateship and resilience in the team.
“Now is such an exciting time for us as a club. I just want to keep working hard and continue to improve as a player.”
Wests Tigers head coach Benji Marshall says he’s pleased for Pole and the team.
“We all love what Fonua brings to the team, so this is great news for all of us,” said Marshall.
“Fonua lives and breathes our team values, and this new deal rewards his continued hard work.
“He’s a great person and a very important part of this club.”
In other player roster news, the club welcomes Sione Fainu to pre-season training. The 23-year-old middle forward made his NRL debut with Wests Tigers last season and joins the squad after signing a training contract.
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BRONCOS
2025 squad: Adam Reynolds (2025), Ben Te Kura (2026), Billy Walters (2026), Blake Mozer (2025), Brendan Piakura (2027), Coby Black (2026), Corey Jensen (2025), Cory Paix (2025), Deine Mariner (2027), Delouise Hoeter (2025), Ezra Mam (2029), Fletcher Baker (2025), Hayze Perham (2025), Israel Leota (2025), Jack Gosiewski (2025), Jaiyden Hunt (2025) Jesse Arthars (2026), Jock Madden (2026), Josh Rogers (2026), Jordan Riki (2027), Kobe Hetherington (2025), Kotoni Staggs (2025), Martin Taupau (2025), Patrick Carrigan (2028), Payne Haas (2026), Reece Walsh (2029), Selwyn Cobbo (2025), Tristan Sailor (2025), Tyson Smoothy (2025), Xavier Willison (2027)
Development players:
2025 gains: Hayze Perham (2025), Josh Rogers (2026)
2025 losses: Tristan Sailor (St Helens), Corey Oates (retired), Jordan Pereira (retired)
Coach: Michael Maguire (2027)
RAIDERS
2025 squad: Albert Hopoate (2025), Ata Mariota (2026), Chevy Stewart (2026, MO 2027), Corey Horsburgh (2027), Corey Harawira-Naera (2025, PO 2026), Danny Levi (2025), Emre Guler (2025), Ethan Strange (2028), Ethan Sanders (2027), Hudson Young (2027), Jamal Fogarty (2025, CO 2026), Joseph Tapine (2027, PO 2028), Josh Papali’i (2024, MO 2025), Jordan Martin (2025), Kaeo Weekes (2027), Matty Nicholson (2027), Matthew Timoko (2026), Michael Asomua (2026), Morgan Smithies (2026), Myles Martin (2027), Pasami Saulo (2026), Savelio Tamale (2026), Sebastian Kris (2027), Simi Sasagi (2025), Tom Starling (2025), Trey Mooney (2027), Vena Patuki-Case (2025), Xavier Savage (2025), Zac Hosking (2026)
Development players: Noah Martin (2026)
2025 gains: Myles Martin (Newcastle Knights), Matty Nicholson (Warrington Wolves), Ethan Sanders (Parramatta Eels), Savelio Tamale (St George Illawarra Dragons).
2025 losses: Zac Woolford (Huddersfield), Elliott Whitehead (Catalans), Nick Cotric (Catalans), James Schiller (Knights), Jordan Rapana (Hull FC), Hohepa Puru (Sharks), Adrian Trevilyan (Northern Pride)
Coach: Ricky Stuart (2029)
BULLDOGS
2025 squad: Blake Taaffe (2025), Blake Wilson (2025), Bronson Xerri (2025), Connor Tracey (2026), Daniel Suluka-Fifita (2025), Drew Hutchison (2025), Jacob Kiraz (2027), Jacob Preston (2027), Jaeman Salmon (2025), Jake Turpin (2025), Jordan Samrani (2025), Josh Curran (2026), Karl Oloapu (2026), Kitione Kautoga (2025), Kurt Mann (2025), Matt Burton (2027), Max King (2027), Mitch Woods (2027), Marcelo Montoya (2026) Reed Mahoney (2026), Ryan Sutton (2025), Samuel Hughes (2026), Stephen Crichton (2027), Sitili Tupouniua (2028), Toby Sexton (2025), Viliame Kikau (2026)
Development players:
2025 gains: Tom Amone (Leigh Leopards), Sitili Tupouniua (Roosters), Marcelo Montoya (Warriors), Enari Tuala (Knights)
2025 losses: Josh Addo-Carr (released), Poasa Faamausili (retired), Jordan Samrani (Parramatta Eels), Jeral Skelton (Wests Tigers), Zane Tetevano (retired)
Coach: Cameron Ciraldo (2027)
SHARKS
2025 squad: Addin Fonua-Blake (2028), Billy Burns (2025), Blayke Brailey (2026), Braden Hamlin-Uele (2026), Braydon Trindall (2028), Briton Nikora (2027), Cameron McInnes (2025), Chris Vea’ila (2025), Daniel Atkinson (2025), Jayden Berrell (2025), Jesse Colquhoun (2026), Jesse Ramien (2026), Hohepa Puru (2025), Kade Dykes (2025), Kayal Iro (2026), Michael Gabrael (2026), Nicho Hynes (2029), Niwhai Puru (2025), Oregon Kaufusi (2025), Ronaldo Mulitalo (2025), Sam Stonestreet (2025), Sione Katoa (2026), Siosifa Talakai (2026), Siteni Taukamo (2024), Teig Wilton (2025), Thomas Hazelton (2024, CO 2025), Toby Rudolf (2026), Tukupa-Ke Hau Tapuha (2025), William Kennedy (2025)
Development players: Dylan Coutts (2025), Liam Ison (2025), Mawene Hiroti (2025)
2025 gains: Addin Fonua-Blake (Warriors), Hohepa Puru (Raiders)
2025 losses: Jack Williams (Eels), Royce Hunt (Tigers)
Coach: Craig Fitzgibbon (2027)
DOLPHINS
2025 squad: Connelly Lemuelu (2025), Daniel Saifiti (2027), Felise Kaufusi (2025), Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow (2027), Harrison Graham (2025), Herbie Farnworth (2026), Isaiya Katoa (2028), Jack Bostock (2027), Jake Averillo (2026), Jamayne Isaako (2026), Jeremy Marshall-King (2028), Josh Kerr (2025), Kenneath Bromwich (2025), Kodi Nikorima (2026), Mark Nicholls (2025), Mason Teague (MO 2025), Max Plath (2027), Oryn Keeley (2026), Ray Stone (2026), Sean O’Sullivan (2025), Thomas Flegler (2027) Tom Gilbert (2028), Trai Fuller (2026)
Development players: Jeremiah Simbiken (2024, CO 2025), Michael Waqa (2025), Ryan Jackson (2024, CO 2025), Elijah Rasmussen (2025), Aublix Tawha (2025)
2025 gains: Junior Tupou (Tigers), Kulikefu Finefeuiaki (Cowboys), Daniel Saifiti (Knights), Max Feagai (Dragons)
2025 losses: Jesse Bromwich (retirement), Tevita Pangai Junior (Catalans), Euan Aitken (Souths), Lachlan Hubner (Souths), Edrick Lee (retired), Tesi Niu (Leigh Leopards)
Coach: Kristian Woolf (2026)
TITANS
2025 squad: AJ Brimson (2030), Alofi’ana Khan-Pereira (2026), Beau Fermor (2026), Brian Kelly (2026), Carter Gordon (2026), Chris Randall (2027), David Fifita (2026), Harley Smith-Shields (2025), Iszac Fa’asuamaleaui (2025), Jaimin Jollife (2026), Jayden Campbell (2026), Jaylan de Groot (2025), Jojo Fifita (2025), Josiah Pahulu (2025), Keano Kini (2026), Ken Maumalo (2025), Kieran Foran (2025), Klese Haas (2027), Moeaki Fotuaika (2027), Phillip Sami (2026), Reagan Campbell-Gillard (2027), Ryan Foran (2025), Sam Verrills (2026), Tino Fa’asuamaleaui (2026, PO until 2033)
Development players: Arama Hau (2025, CO 2026), Ben Liyour (2025), Seth Nikotemo (2025), Tuki Simpkins (2026), Zane Harrison (2025), Sam Stephenson (2025)
2025 gains: Reagan Campbell-Gillard (Eels), Carter Gordon (upgraded), Sam Stephenson (Development contract), Zane Harrison (Development contract, Tuki Simpkins (Development contract, from Norths Devils)
2025 losses: Tanah Boyd (Warriors), Erin Clark (Warriors), Isaac Liu (unsigned), Keenan Palasia (Leeds Rhinos), Aaron Schoupp (Sea Eagles)
Coach: Des Hasler (2026)
SEA EAGLES
2025 squad: Aaron Schoupp (2025), Ben Trbojevic (2027), Brad Parker (2025), Clayton Faulalo (2025), Corey Waddell (2024), Daly Cherry-Evans (2025), Ethan Bullemor (2025), Gordon Chan Kum Tong (2025), Haumole Olakau’atu (2031), Jakob Arthur (2025), Jake Trbojevic (2026), Jake Simpkin (2026), Jazz Tevaga (2025), Jason Saab (2029), Joey Walsh (2027), Josh Aloiai (2027), Josh Schuster (2027), Karl Lawton (2024), Lachlan Croker (2026), Luke Brooks (2027), Nathan Brown (2026) Raymond Vaega (2025), Reuben Garrick (2026), Sio Siua Taukeiaho (2025), Taniela Paseka (2026), Tom Trbojevic (2026), Toafofoa Sipley (2025), Tolutau Koula (2026, PO 2027), Tommy Talau (2025)
Development players:
2025 gains: Sio Siua Taukeiaho (Catalans),Jazz Tevaga (Warriors), Joey Walsh (rugby union)
2025 losses: Jamie Humphreys (Rabbitohs),Karl Lawton (Cowboys), Aaron Woods (retirement), Jaxson Paulo (Cowboys), Ben Condon (Leigh Leopards), Matt Lodge.
Coach: Anthony Seibold (2025)
STORM
2025 squad: Alec MacDonald (2028), Ativalu Lisati (2024), Bronson Garlick (2025), Cameron Munster (2027), Christian Welch (2025, MO 2026), Dean Ieremia (2024), Eliesa Katoa (2027), Harry Grant (2026), Jonah Pezet (2025), Josh King (2025), Lazarus Vaalepu (2025), Marion Seve (2024), Nelson Asofa-Solomona (2027, MO 2028) Nick Meaney (2026), Ryan Papenhuyzen (2025), Sua Fa’alogo (2028), Shawn Blore (2026), Stefano Utoikamanu (2027)m Tepai Moeroa (2024), Trent Loiero (2025), Tui Kamikamica (2025), Tyran Wishart (2025, PO 2026), William Warbrick (2026), Xavier Coates (2026), (2024)
Development players:
2025 gains: Moses Leo (Rugby union), Stefano Utoikamanu (Tigers)
2025 losses: Young Tonumaipea (released)
Coach: Craig Bellamy (2025)
KNIGHTS
2025 squad: Adam Elliott (2025), Bradman Best (2027), Brodie Jones (2025), Dane Gagai (2025, MO 2026), Dylan Lucas (2027), Greg Marzhew (2026), Fletcher Sharpe (2025), Jack Cogger (2026), Jack Hetherington (2025), Jackson Hastings (2025), Jacob Saifiti (2027), James Schiller (2027), Jayden Brailey (2025), Jed Cartwright (2025), Jermaine McEwen (2027), Kai Pearce-Paul (2025), Kalyn Ponga (2027), Krystian Mapapalangi (2024), Leo Thompson (2025), Mathew Croker (2024), Matt Arthur (2025), (Myles Martin (2024), Paul Bryan (2025), Phoenix Crossland (2026), Riley Jones (2025), Ryan Rivett (2024), Sebastian Su’a (2025), Thomas Cant (2026), Taj Annan (2027), Tyson Gamble (2026), Tyson Frizell (2024, PO 2025, MO 2026), Will Pryce (2025)
Development players: Tyrone Thompson (2025), Connor Votano (2025)
2025 gains: Tyrone Thomspon (rugby union), Taj Annan (rugby union), Francis Manulelua, James Schiller (Raiders), Matt Arthur (Eels)
2025 losses: David Armstrong (Leigh), Myles Martin (Raiders), Daniel Saifiti (Dolphins), Enari Tuala (Bulldogs), Jed Cartwright (Hull)
Coach: Adam O’Brien (2027)
COWBOYS
2025 squad: Braidson Burns (2025) Coen Hess (2024), Griffin Neame (2025), Helium Luki (2029), Jake Clifford (2025), Jaxson Paulo (2026), Jason Taumalolo (2027), Jeremiah Nanai (2027), Jordan McLean (2025), Kaiden Lahrs (2025), Kai O’Donnell (2026), Karl Lawton (2026), Murray Taulagi (2026), Reece Robson (2025), Reuben Cotter (2028), Robert Derby (2025), Sam McIntyre (2026), Scott Drinkwater (2027), Thomas Duffy (2025), Thomas Dearden (2029), Tom Chester (2025), Thomas Mikaele (2026, PO 2027), Viliami Vailea (2025), Zac Laybutt (2025)
Development players: Emarly Bitungane (2025), Wil Sullivan (2025), Mason Kira (2025), Zac Herdegen (2025)
2025 gains: Karl Lawton (Sea Eagles), Kai O’Donnell (Leigh), Jaxson Paulo (Sea Eagles)
2025 losses: Valentine Holmes (Dragons), Chad Townsend (Roosters), Kyle Feldt (St Helens), Kulikefu Finefeuiaki (Dolphins), Jake Granville
Coach: Todd Payten (2026)
EELS
2025 squad: Bailey Simonsson (2027), Brendan Hands (2025), Bryce Cartwright (2025), Dean Hawkins (2026), Dylan Brown (2025, PO until 2031), Haze Dunster (2024, MO 2025), Isaiah Iongi (2027), Jack Williams (2027), J’maine Hopgood (2027), Joey Lussick (2025), Joe Ofahengaue (2025), Junior Paulo (2026), Jordan Samrani (2026) Kelma Tuilagi (2025), Ky Rodwell (2024), Luca Moretti (2025), Matt Doorey (2025), Mitchell Moses (2026, PO 2029), Ryan Matterson (2025, PO 2026), Sean Russell (2025), Shaun Lane (2025, MO 2026), Toni Mataele (2025), Will Penisini (2025, PO 2026), Wiremu Greig (2025), Zac Lomax (2028)
Development players: Charlie Guymer (2025, NRL 2026), Saxon Pyke (2025), Richard Penisini (2025, NRL 2026)
2025 gains: Jack Williams (Sharks), Zac Lomax (Dragons), Isaiah Iongi (Panthers), Joash Papalii (Bulldogs), Jordan Samrani (Bulldogs), Dean Hawkins (Rabbitohs)
2025 losses: Clint Gutherson (Dragons), Maika Sivo (Super League), Blaize Talagi (Panthers), Ethan Sanders (Raiders), Matt Arthur (Knights), Reagan Campbell-Gillard (release, Titans), Lorenzo Mulitao (Burleigh Bears), Daejarn Asi, Zac Cini, Maika Sivo, Ofahiki Ogden, Makahesi Makatoa, Morgan Harper (all unsigned)
Coach: Jason Ryles (from 2028)
PANTHERS
2025 squad: Asu Kepaoa (2025), Brad Schneider (2025), Blaize Talagi (2027), Casey McLean (2028), Brian To’o (2027), Daine Laurie (2025), Dylan Edwards (2028), Harrison Hassett (2025), Isaiah Papali’i (2027), Isaah Yeo (2027), Izack Tago (2028), Jack Cole (2026), Jesse McLean (2028), Liam Henry (2026), Liam Martin (2027), Lindsay Smith (2026), Luke Garner (2026), Luke Sommerton (2025), Luron Patea (2027), Mavrik Geyer (2025), Mitch Kenny (2027), Moses Leota (2027), Nathan Cleary (2027), Paul Alamoti (2027), Preston Riki( 2025), Scott Sorensen (2026), Soni Luke (2025)
Development players: Riley Price (2025), Trent Toelau (2026), Billy Scott (2027)
2025 gains: Isaiah Papali’i (Tigers), Blaize Talagi (Eels)
2025 losses: Sunia Turuva (Tigers), Jarome Luai (Tigers), James Fisher-Harris (Warriors), Isaiah Iongi (Eels), Tyrone Peachey (retirement), Taylan May (released)
Coach: Ivan Cleary (2027)
DRAGONS
2025 squad: Alec Tu’itavake (2024), Ben Hunt (2024), Clint Gutherson (2027), Ben Murdoch-Masila (2024), Blake Lawrie (2026), Cody Ramsey (2024), Daniel Russell (2024, MO 2025), Francis Molo (2026), Hame Sele (2026), Jack de Belin (2024), Jack Bird (2024, MO 2025), Jacob Liddle (2025, MO 2026), Jaydn Su’A (2026), Jesse Marschke (2024), Kyle Flanagan (2025), Mathew Feagai (2026), Max Feagai (2024), Michael Molo (2024), Mikaele Ravalawa (2026), Moses Suli (2027), Paul Turner (2024), Raymond Faitala-Mariner (2025), Ryan Couchman (2025), Savelio Tamale (2024), Sione Finau (2025), Tom Eisenhuth (2024), Toby Couchman (2025), Tyrell Sloan (2026), Viliami Fifita (2025), Zac Lomax (2024), Christian Tuipulotu (2025), Luciano Leilua (2026)
Development players: Connor Muhleisen (2024), Corey Ackers (2025), Dylan Egan (2025), Hamish Stewart (2027), Jackson Shereb (2024), Josh Coric (2024)
2025 gains: Clint Gutherson (Dragons), Damien Cook (Souths), Valentine Holmes (Cowboys)
2025 losses: Ben Hunt (TBC), Zac Lomax (Eels), Jack Bird (Tigers), Savelio Tamale (Raiders), Alec Tuitavake, Dan Russell, Jackson Shereb, Jesse Marschke, Max Feagai, Nu Brown (all unsigned)
Coach: Shane Flanagan (2026)
RABBITOHS
2025 squad: Alex Johnston (2025), Benjamin Lovett (2025), Cameron Murray (2028), Campbell Graham (2027), Cody Walker (2025), Damien Cook (2025), Davvy Moale (2025), Dean Hawkins (2024), Isaiah Taas (2027), Izaac Tu’itupou Thompson (2024), Jack Wighton (2027), Jacob Host (2025), Jai Arrow (2027), Josiah Karapani (2024), Jye Gray (2024), Keaon Koloamatangi (2026), Lachlan Ilias (2025), Latrell Mitchell (2027), Leon Te Hau (2024), Michael Chee Kam (2024), Peter Mamouzelos (2027), Sean Keppie (2026), Shaquai Mitchell (2025), Siliva Havili (2025), Taane Milne (2024), Tallis Duncan (2025), Tevita Tatola (2028), Thomas Burgess (2024), Tyrone Munro (2025)
Development players: Richard Kennar (2024), Dion Teaupa (2024), Ethan Ferguson (2025), Haizyn Mellars (2025), Liam Le Blanc (2025), Thomas Fletcher (2024)
2025 gains: Jamie Humphreys (2026), Josh Schuster (2025), Euan Aitken, Lewis Dodd (St Helens)
2025 losses: Damien Cook (Dragons), Tom Burgess (Huddersfield)
Coach: Ben Hornby (interim – 2024), Wayne Bennett (from 2025)
ROOSTERS
2025 squad: Angus Crichton (2026), Billy Smith (2027), Blake Steep (2026), Brandon Smith (2024, PO 2025), Connor Watson (2027), Daniel Tupou (2026), Dominic Young (2027), De La Salle Va’a (2025), Egan Butcher (2025), James Tedesco (2025), Junior Pauga (2027), Lindsay Collins (2026), Mark Nawaqanitawase (2026), Nat Butcher (2027), Naufau Whyte (2026), Robert Toia (2025), Sam Walker (2027), Sandon Smith (2026), Siua Wong (2026), Spencer Leniu (2027), Victor Radley (2027)
Development players: Xavier Va’a (2026)
2025 gains: Chad Townsend (Cowboys)
2025 losses: Luke Keary (Catalans), Jared Waerea-Hargreaves (Hull KR), Joseph Sua’ali’i (rugby union), Joseph Manu (Japanese rugby union), Sitili Tupouniua (Bulldogs)
Coach: Trent Robinson (2028)
WARRIORS
2025 squad: Adam Pompey (2025), Ali Leiataua (2027), Bunty Afoa (2025), Chanel Harris-Tavita (2026), Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad (2025), Dallin Watene-Zelezniak (2025), Demitric Sifakula (2025, CO 2026), Dylan Walker (2025), Edward Kosi (2025), Freddy Lussick (2026), Jackson Ford (2027), Jacob Laban (2026), James Fisher-Harris (2028), Kurt Capewell (2026), Luke Metcalf (2026), Marata Niukore (2026), Motu Pasikala (2027), Mitchell Barnett (2027), Rocco Berry (2026), Roger Tuivasa-Sheck (2026), Selumiela Halasima (2026), Taine Tuaupiki (2026), Tanah Boyd (2026), Te Maire Martin (2025), Tohu Harris (2025), Tom Ale (2025), Wayde Egan (2027), Zyon Maiu’u (2026)
Development players: Jett Cleary (2027), Tanner Stowers-Smith (2025), Kalani Going (2025), Kahu Capper (2026)
2025 gains: Tanah Boyd (Titans), Erin Clark (Titans), James Fisher-Harris (Panthers), Motu Pasikala (upgraded), Sam Healey (Sharks)
2025 losses: Jazz Tevaga (Sea Eagles), Addin Fonua-Blake (Sharks), Jazz Tevaga (Manly), Shaun Johnson (retired), Marcelo Montoya (Bulldogs)
Coach: Andrew Webster (2026)
TIGERS
2025 squad: Adam Doueihi (2025), Alex Twal (2027), Alex Seyfarth (2025), Apisai Koroisau (2026), Brandon Tumeth (2024, PO 2025), Brent Naden (2025), Charlie Staines (2025), David Klemmer (2025, MO 2026), Fonua Pole (2027), Jack Bird (2026), Jahream Bula (2026, MO 2027), Jarome Luai (2029), Jayden Sullivan (2027), John Bateman (2026), Jordan Miller (2026), Josh Feledy (2025), Justin Matamua (2025), Justin Olam (2026), Kit Laulilii (2025), Lachlan Galvin (2026), Latu Fainu (2027), Royce Hunt (2027), Samuela Fainu (2027), Solomone Saukuru (2025), Starford To’a (2026), Tallyn Da Silva (2026), Terrell May (2027), Tony Sukkar (2025)
Development players: Alex Lobb (2025), Chris Fa’agutu (2025), Solomona Faataape (2025), Reuben Porter (2025), Heath Mason (2025), Will Craig (2025)
2025 gains: Jack Bird (Dragons), Royce Hunt (Sharks), Sunia Turuva (Panthers), Jarome Luai (Panthers), Jeral Skelton (Bulldogs), Terrell May (Roosters)
2025 losses: Isaiah Papali’i (Panthers), Junior Tupou (Dolphins), Stefano Utoikamanu (Storm)
Coach: Benji Marshall (2027)
