Cronulla forward Oregon Kaufusi will remain a vital piece of the Sharks pack after signing a two year contract extension.
The Samoan international will remain with the club through to the end of the 2027 season and expressed his desire to take his game to another level this year.
“It’s awesome. I feel like we’ve got something special building at this club and I’m very excited to be part of it,” Kaufusi said.
“Adam stands out as one of our most consistent performers,” said Warriors general manager recruitment, pathways and development Andrew McFadden.
“He’s a great example of a quiet achiever and is now poised to play 100 games for the club. That’s a terrific achievement and a real credit to him.”
extension, and we are delighted to re-sign him, “O’Sullivan said.
“It is a fitting reward after a very strong back end to the 2024 season and an outstanding off-season which has prepared him for another strong 2025 campaign.
“He has developed into a consistent NRL edge and middle forward, who is prepared to lead from the front and do whatever is required for his teammates.”
The Raiders have re-signed promising youngster Owen Pattie through to the end of the 2028 and also promoted him to their Top 30 for 2025 as part of the new deal.
In 2024, Pattie was named the Jersey Flegg Player of the Year for the competition and finished his season with strong performances for the Raiders’ NSW Cup team. He also had an opportunity to play in the club’s first Pre-Season Challenge match against the Panthers this year.