Wests Tigers sign promising duo

Author: Wests Tigers
Timestamp: Tue 20 Oct 2026, 04:10 PM

The Wests Tigers are delighted to announce the signings of the very talented Sereana Naitokatoka and Anastasia Leatupue until the end of 2029.

Naitokatoka brings 29 games of NRLW experience to the squad, with the 25-year-old half spending the first five years of her career at the Eels, Sharks, and Raiders.

The Fiji Bulikula captain is leading her national side in the current Rugby League World Cup.

Raised in Western Sydney, Naitokatoka’s arrival at Wests Tigers further strengthens its connection with the community.

“I’m really excited to join the Tigers and play alongside Losana (Lutu). We’ve got to know each other well playing for Fiji,’’ Naitokatoka said.

“It will be great to play again with Raecene McGregor. We played some good footy together back in our high school days.

“It’s great to see the direction that the Club is going and I’m keen to get involved.

“I’m looking forward to playing under Sandy and making the most of this opportunity.

“To be able to in Sydney where my family, church and mates are at is exciting."

Fiji captain Sereana Naitokatoka is joining the Wests Tigers ©NRL Imagery

Leatupue is one of the most talented teenagers in the game, recently being selected in the 2026 Australian Schoolgirls squad.

A powerful lock forward developed in the Sydney Roosters NRLW system, Leatupue was a standout in their Tarsha Gale Cup run to the preliminary final earlier this year.

“I’m really excited for the opportunity to one day make my NRLW debut in Tigers colours,” she said.

“With everything the Tigers are building, I’m grateful to be a part of it and I’m looking forward to making the most of my time with the Club.”

Wests Tigers NRLW Head Coach Craig Sandercock says the pair are fantastic additions to the Club's future.

“For us, when we look at our program, depth is very important and adding Anastasia and Sereana is part of that plan,” Sandercock said.

“I’ve been really impressed with what I’ve seen from them.

“What Sereana was able to do in the NSW Women’s Premiership this year was great. Her performance in the final is exactly the type of player we want in our system.

“Anastasia brings a lot of junior rep credentials. We’re looking forward to her coming into the team and continuing to grow as a player as she sets her sights on senior footy."