2025 Roster: Gains & Losses

[Izz]

Need to extend TSS.

And give Toby Crosby some kind of contract if they haven't already

 

[Izz]

Need to extend TSS.

Stowers-Smith re-signed until end of 2028 season

Tanner Stowers-Smith latest of One New Zealand Warriors’ young stars secured long-term.

www.warriors.kiwi

Nice!

 

[Thatwasnthighref]

Great news.. hopefully locking in Crosby isnt far behind.

 

[Campion]

he’s only 93kg! Quite small

 

[Izz]

he’s only 93kg! Quite small

Must be all muscle because he doesn't look small

 

[Izz]

Had a thought just now: TSS only got his chance because Maiu'u went to the Dogs. Yet here TSS is playing FG, with a contract until 2028, while Maiu'u is playing reggies for the Dogs, and doesn't seem to have got close to their FG team, despite all the injuries they've had...

 

[Thatwasnthighref]

Had a thought just now: TSS only got his chance because Maiu'u went to the Dogs. Yet here TSS is playing FG, with a contract until 2028, while Maiu'u is playing reggies for the Dogs, and doesn't seem to have got close to their FG team, despite all the injuries they've had...

Ah yes good point... TSS was only elevated to the top 30 after Zyon had been released wasn't he? Wow.. sliding doors moment right there. Stoked for the young fella.

I remember being pretty critical of Webster for releasing Zyon at the time; thought it was going to be another Katoa situation for us. Could still be over time I guess... but so far, coach was on the money.

 

[RHYTHM AND STEALTH]

Had a thought just now: TSS only got his chance because Maiu'u went to the Dogs. Yet here TSS is playing FG, with a contract until 2028, while Maiu'u is playing reggies for the Dogs, and doesn't seem to have got close to their FG team, despite all the injuries they've had...

Maiu,u even had a couple of games for the grade below reggies

 

[ozbash]

Big news for One NZ Warriors fans with Tanner Stowers Smith signing a new deal.
He was in hot demand in Oz.
#nrl

Very good signing..

 

[Beavers Headgear]

TMM has said he has been told he is surplus to requirements next year

 

[SpaceMonkey]

RTS is apparently being linked with the Saudi-backed Rugby 360 comp for 2027 - doesn't worry me greatly as he'll be ageing out of NRL by then and probably wants a final retirement paycheque.

Roger Tuivasa-Sheck set to drop contract bombshell on Warriors

The star is considering a shock move.

www.zerotackle.com

 

[One Warrior]

Ed Kosi gone to Souths from 2026:

Rabbitohs sign Edward Kosi for the 2026 and 2027 seasons – South Sydney Rabbitohs

The South Sydney Rabbitohs are delighted to announce the signing of outside back Edward Kosi for the 2026 and 2027 seasons today.

www.rabbitohs.com.au

 

[One Warrior]

Current Squad/year contract expires:

Leka Halasima 2029
Jacob Laban 2029
Demitric Vaimauga 2028
Bishop Neal 2028
Makaia Tafua 2028
Jason Saltillo 2028
Tanner Stowers-Smith 2028
Wayde Egan 2027
Mitchell Barnett 2027
Motu Pasikala 2027
Ali Leiataua 2027
Dallin Watene-Zelezniak 2027
Jackson Ford 2027
Adam Pompey 2027
Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad 2027
Kayliss Fatialofa 2027
Marata Niukore 2026
Rocco Berry 2026
Freddy Lussick 2026
Luke Metcalf 2026
Roger Tuivasa-Sheck 2026
Kurt Capewell 2026
Chanel Harris-Tavita 2026
Taine Tuaupiki 2026
Eddie Ieremia-Toeava 2026 (2025 Development)
Te Maire Martin 2026
Bunty Afoa 2025
Tom Ale 2025
Edward Kosi 2025
Te Maire Martin 2025
Kalani Going 2025 (Development)
Patrick Moimoi 2025 (Development)
Sio Kali 2025 (Development)
Luke Hanson 2025 (Development)
Kayliss Fatialaosa 2025 (Development)

Gains for 2025

James Fisher-Harris 2028 (Penrith Panthers)
Jett Cleary 2027 (Penrith Panthers)
Erin Clark 2027 (Gold Coast Titans)
Sam Healey 2027 (Newtown Jets - Cronulla Sharks)
Tanah Boyd 2026 (Gold Coast Titans)
Morgan Harper 2025 (North Sydney Bears)
Setu Tu (Brisbane Tigers)

Losses for 2025

Addin Fonua-Blake (Cronulla Sharks)
Jazz Tevega (Manly Sea Eagles)
Shaun Johnson (Retirement)
Marcelo Montoya (Canterbury Bulldogs)
Paul Roache (Burleigh Bears)
Tohu Harris (Medical Retirement)
Ben Farr (Wynnum Manly Seagulls)
Zyon Maiu'u (Canterbury Bulldogs)
Dylan Walker (Parramatta Eels)

Gains for 2026

Jye Linnane 2028 (Newcastle Knights)
Morgan Gannon 2028 (Leeds Rhinos)
Haziyn Mellars 2028 (South Sydney Rabbitohs)

Losses for 2026

Moala Graham-Taufa (South Sydney Rabbitohs)
Ed Kosi (South Sydney Rabbitohs)

Unknown for 2025

Sanele Aukusitino 2024 (Development)
Equate f**kof**ka 2024 (Development) (Note asterixes put in by website when I saved, not put in by me)

As always anybody who has any further info, please advise, thanks

 

[Thatwasnthighref]

Exclusive: Warriors playmaker decides future after months of speculation

The playmaker has played for four NRL clubs since his first-grade debut in 2016.

www.nzherald.co.nz

TMM being tipped to extend for another year.

 

[hitro]

TMM signed up for 2026

 

[One Warrior]

Te Maire Martin re-signed until the end of 2026:

Warriors secure Martin until end of 2026 NRL season​

Playmaker Te Maire Martin has been re-signed by the One New Zealand Warriors for the 2026 NRL season.
Off-contract at the end of the 2025, the 29-year-old will extend his stay at the club to four seasons after arriving in 2023.
He started 2025 with the New South Wales Cup side but has been used as a bench utility at NRL level for most of the season before starting in the halves against the Dolphins and the Bulldogs in the last two rounds.

“We’re really pleased to be able to keep Te Maire with us for 2026,” said One New Zealand Warriors general manager recruitment, pathways and development Andrew McFadden.
“He’s tremendous value for us on the field while also providing great assistance for our younger halves coming through our pathways.”

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Of Martin’s 13 first-grade appearances this season, 11 have been on the interchange as he has lifted his career tally to 106 games.
“Te Maire has given us so many options this season with his ability to fill so many positions,” said One New Zealand Warriors head coach Andrew Webster.

“At one time or another he has been used in most positions when we’ve lost players through injury.
“Above all he brings a fantastic club-first attitude and truly epitomises our next man up mentality.”
After starting his NRL career with Penrith in 2016, Martin had stints with North Queensland and Brisbane before joining the One New Zealand Warriors.

Profile | Te Maire Martin​

Born: October 2, 1995
Birthplace: Tokoroa, NZ
Junior club: Turangawaewae
Position: Halfback, standoff, fullback
Height: 181cm
Weight: 87kg
Previous clubs: Penrith Panthers 2016-2017, North Queensland Cowboys 2017- 2019, Brisbane Broncos 2022
NRL debut: Penrith v Brisbane, Panthers Stadium, Penrith, March 19, 2016 (Rd 3)
Warriors No: 274
Warriors debut: v Newcastle, Sky Stadium, Wellington, March 3, 2023 (Rd 1)
NRL career: 106 appearances 2016-2019 & 2022-2025
Penrith Panters: 13 games 2016-2017
North Queensland Cowboys: 42 games 2017-2019
Brisbane Broncos: 13 games 2022
One New Zealand Warriors: 38 games 2023-2025
NRL points: 81 (20 tries, 1 field goal)
Representative: 4 Tests for Kiwis 2016-2018, Māori All Stars 2024

Warriors secure Martin until end of 2026 NRL season

Te Maire Martin has been re-signed by the One New Zealand Warriors for the 2026 NRL season.

www.warriors.kiwi

 

[One Warrior]

Kayliss Fatialofa re-signs until the end of 2027:

Fatialofa secured on two-year deal until end of 2027 season​

Promising second rower Kayliss Fatialofa has signed a two-year deal to further bolster the growing stable of young homegrown players in the One New Zealand Warriors’ NRL squad.
The 20-year-old Manurewa Marlins and Otara Scorpions junior links up with fellow pathways graduates Demitric Vaimauga (Warrior #280), Ali Leiataua (#282), Jacob Laban (#286), Leka Halasima (#289), Tanner Stowers-Smith (#292) and Eddie Ieremia-Toeava (#294) who have made their NRL debuts since 2023.

“Kayliss is part of the crop of impressive young players we’ve seen emerging since we’ve had our full pathways structure in place,” said One New Zealand Warriors general manager recruitment, pathways and development Andrew McFadden.
“He made his New South Wales Cup debut last year and has been outstanding throughout this season, playing every game and making a huge contribution to the team winning the minor premiership.”
Like Vaimauga and Ieremia-Toeava, Fatialofa has come out of De La Salle College; he was the winner of the MVP award when De La Salle took out the grand final at the NZRL national secondary schools’ tournament in 2022.

The following year he started his journey through the Warriors’ system with seven games for the SG Ball Cup (under-19) side before a landmark season in 2024.
Showing his durability Fatialofa made another seven SG Ball appearances and 12 for the Jersey Flegg Cup (under-21) side as well as stepping up to the New South Wales Cup with eight games for the club’s reserve grade side.
This year he has played the full 80 minutes in 19 of his 22 NSW Cup appearances, scoring 12 tries to rank as the equal top try-scoring forward in the competition.
Averaging 89 metres and 27 tackles a game, he has 12 line breaks, 12 off loads and 62 tackle breaks.

Profile | Kayliss Fatialofa​

Born: January 25, 2005
Birthplace: Auckland, NZ
Junior clubs: Manurewa Marlins, Otara Scorpions
Position: Second row
Height: 182cm
Weight: 98kg
NRL debut: Yet to make debut
New South Wales Cup appearances: 30 (2024-2025)
New South Wales Cup points: 56 (14 tries)
Jersey Flegg Cup (under-21) appearances: 12 (2024)
Jersey Flegg Cup (under-21) points: 8 (2 tries)
SG Ball Cup (under-19) appearances: 14 (2023-2024)
SG Ball Cup (under-19) points: 16 (4 tries)

Fatialofa secured on two-year deal until end of 2027 season

Kayliss Fatialofa has been signed on a two-year deal until the end of the 2027 NRL season.

www.warriors.kiwi

 

[Big Marn]

"Promising second rower Kayliss Fatialofa "

Hes been way more than promising. The guy has been a gun and we wouldnt have sown up the minor premiership so early if not for him.

 

[Grizzman]

Yep, I've been super impressed with what I seen in nsw cup. Seems to have tons of speed.

 

[Big Marn]

Major blow for Panthers after rival player backflips on decision to sign with Penrith

The boom forward used the 10-day cooling-off period to change his mind. Read more here.

au.news.yahoo.com

Thank goodness for the new cooling off period. Kayliss had agreed to sign with Panthers then changed his mind.