Wakefield Trinity have secured the signing of Samoan international Jazz Tevaga from NRL side Manly Sea-Eagles
Trinity have fought off interest from other NRL sides to sign the 29-year old on a two-year deal until the end of the 2027 season.
Tevaga is a veteran of over 150 NRL games having played the majority of his career so far with New Zealand Warriors before a switch for the 2025 season to Manly.
This season, Tevaga has appeared in 15 games for the Sea Eagles and has quickly become a club favourite.
Tevaga is a man that knows England fairly well having toured this side of the world while representing Samoa last year in the test series against England. Internationally, the hooker/lock has appeared seven times for Samoa since his debut in the 2017 Rugby League World Cup.
Upon signing for Wakefield, Jazz Tevaga said: “I’m really excited to be joining Wakefield Trinity and to take this next step in my career. The club has a strong vision for the future and I’m grateful for the opportunity to be a part of it. I can’t wait to get over there & get stuck in with the brothers”
Trinity Head Coach, Daryl Powell said: “We are delighted to capture Jazz for the next 2 years. He is a high quality high energy player who will add to our quality pack as we move into our second season in Super League. Everyone we have spoken to has been glowing about how tough and how much of a leader Jazz is. I look forward to working with a genuine NRL player in his prime”
Wakefield’s Recruitment Manager Ste Mills said: “We’re absolutely delighted to have secured a player of Jazz Tevaga’s quality. He’s proven himself at the highest level in the NRL, and his toughness, leadership, and relentless attitude are exactly what we want at Wakefield Trinity. This is a statement signing for us — Jazz brings real bite through the middle and sets a standard that lifts everyone around him. We believe he’ll be a huge influence both on and off the field as we continue to build something special here.”