Jayze Tuigamala signs new deal with Raiders ahead of NRL debut
Zero Tackle NRL • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 16, 2026, 10:39 PM
Last updated Sep 16, 2026
Canberra Raiders forward Jayze Tuigamala has confirmed he will stay with the club on a new contract. The 20-year-old, who made his NSW Cup debut earlier this year, aims to make his first-grade debut in 2027. The Raiders are undergoing significant roster changes, having lost several key players, which may create opportunities for young talent like Tuigamala. The club has nine roster spots open for 2027, with potential new signings in the works.
- •Jayze Tuigamala is 20 years old and part of the Raiders' development pathway.
- •He played 11 NSW Cup games in 2026, averaging 64 metres per game.
- •The Raiders have lost Josh Papalii, Morgan Smithies, and Corey Horsburgh.
- •The team has nine roster spots available for the 2027 season.
- •Tuigamala's new deal was confirmed by his management; the Raiders have yet to announce.
- 10:39 PMZero Tackle NRL — Raiders forward makes contract call ahead of NRL debut push
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