Warrington Wolves have announced the signing of Catalans Dragons forward Tevita Pangai Jr for the 2026 Super League season.
The Tonga international has penned a one-year deal with the club and he will join after seeing a move to rugby union fall through, as he revealed in an interview earlier his week.
Pangai Jr has only spent one season with Catalans, making 19 appearances and scoring four tries, but he will arrive at the Halliwell Jones Stadium with bags of experience after a lengthy spell in the NRL.
The forward made 147 outings down under with spells coming at Brisbane Broncos, Canterbury Bulldogs, Penrith Panthers and Dolphins.
He becomes the club’s first signing for the 2026 Super League season and it’s certainly one that sets the club’s stall out in terms of their lofty intentions under Sam Burgess, whose presence is one of the major reasons why Pangai Jr opted to join the Wolves.
Tevita Pangai Jr pens deal with Warrington Wolves
“I’m excited to sign for Warrington for the 2026 season,” the prop told the club after penning his one-year deal.
“It’s a club with big ambitions, and after our talks I knew this was the right challenge and the right time to make the next move in my career.
“Sam Burgess is a big reason and I’m really looking forward to working with him and learning from him.
“I’ve played at The Halliwell Jones Stadium a couple of times now and just remember how loud and passionate the fans were. I’m excited to get over and represent the club in 2026.”
Burgess added on the move: “We’re excited to welcome Tevita to Warrington. He’s a dynamic forward who brings real power and presence through the middle.
“His experience at the highest level will make him a valuable asset to our pack for next season.”
