Sitili Tupouniua has joined a growing list of players to re-commit to the Sydney Roosters, signing a three-year contract extension that will keep him at the club until at least the end of 2027.
After an interrupted run with injury over the past two years, which saw the back-rower limited to just eight appearances last season, the 26-year-old has been shown an enormous amount of faith by the Tricolours.
Tupouniua had established himself as the club's first-choice edge forward prior to an ACL injury in 2022, before succumbing to a neck injury two months after his return, ruling him out for the back-end of 2023.
The three-time Tongan international joins second-row counterparts Nat Butcher and Siua Wong in signing fresh contracts, while the club have also retained Connor Watson and Billy Smith in recent weeks.
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Sitili Tupouniua re-signs with Sydney Roosters until 2027
In a statement released on Thursday morning, Tupouniua claimed he looked forward to giving back to the Chooks in the coming years after cementing himself as an NRL star since arriving as a teenage prospect.
“This club has become a second family to me so I’m really happy to continue my journey with the Roosters,” he said.
“I’m committed to giving my all for this club and I’m excited to contribute to the team’s success in the coming years."
After growing up in New Zealand, Tupouniua would move over to Sydney and straight into the Roosters system, claiming premiership glory at both SG Ball and U20s level, before debuting in the top grade in 2018.
Trent Robinson praised the talented forward and believes he will continue to be an asset for the club.
“Sitili is a genuinely good person and I’ve loved watching his development over the years,” he said.
“His dedication and commitment to improvement make him a key component of our future plans so it’s exciting that he will continue to be a part of the Roosters family."
Sitili Tupouniua 2023 NRL stats
| Games | 8 |
| Tries | 1 |
| Avg. Run Metres | 65m |
| Avg. Tackles | 25 |
| Tackle Efficiency | 93% |
