Tevita Pangai Junior, the powerful Tongan prop, is set to leave Catalans Dragons and join the Warrington Wolves on a one-year deal for the 2026 Super League season.
Embed from Getty ImagesAfter an aborted code-switch attempt to join Super Rugby’s ACT Brumbies, Pangai will reunite with Sam Burgess in England—both share connections through Wayne Bennett and their Rabbitohs/Broncos backgrounds.
At age 29, Pangai has showcased his devastating ability in both NRL and Super League. He debuted with the Brisbane Broncos in 2016, later playing for the Penrith Panthers, Canterbury Bulldogs, and Dolphins, and earned a NSW Blues State of Origin cap in 2023.
Joining Catalans for the 2025 season, Pangai made an immediate impact with stellar performances—highlighted by a powerful try in wet conditions—and remained on NRL clubs’ radars for 2026.
The move represents a major coup for Warrington, signaling top-tier recruitment ambition. Pangai’s addition adds Super League experience, international pedigree, and raw power to the Wolves’ forward pack.
📊 Quick Facts
- Player: Tevita Pangai Junior
- Position: Prop
- Age: 29
- NRL Clubs: Brisbane Broncos (2016-2021), Penrith Panthers (2021), Canterbury Bulldogs (2022-2023), Dolphins (2024)
- Super League Clubs: Catalans Dragons (2025)
- International: Tonga (6 caps), NSW Blues (1 Origin appearance in 2023)
