The Wests Tigers are excited to announce that Sione Fainu has signed a contract extension, keeping the damaging forward at Concord until the end of the 2029 NRL season.
Fainu – already contracted until the end of 2026 – has put pen-to-paper on an extension to secure his future as a Tiger, which will see him continue to play alongside brothers, Samuela and Latu.
Joining the Wests Tigers on a Development Deal in 2024, Fainu impressed following his NRL debut in Round 11 of that season, going on to earn a Top 30 deal at the beginning of 2025.
The 24-year-old put together a strong first full season in the top grade, appearing in all 24 of the Tigers regular season fixtures – proving a consistent, dependable presence for Benji Marshall in the middle or on an edge.
Fainu said he was pleased to have his future secured at the Tigers.
“The Tigers gave me a chance to make my NRL debut and start my career, I’m grateful to Benji and everyone who has supported me,” Fainu said.
“I’ve learnt so much being part of this group and playing alongside some amazing players. We’re all growing and improving every day – it’s an exciting journey to be on.
“The chance to share this experience with my brothers is really special and I’m looking forward to this season.”
Wests Tigers NRL Head Coach, Benji Marshall welcomed Fainu’s extension.
“Really happy for Sione first and foremost, he’s worked extremely hard over the last few years,” Marshall said.
He’s a great person to have around the group and leads through his actions on and off the field, we’re all very happy he’ll be with us for the next three years.
Benji Marshall NRL Head Coach
“Sione was fantastic for us last season and did a great job in his first full year of NRL, I’m looking forward to seeing him continue to grow throughout 2026.”
