Catalans Dragons confirm signing of Tongan superstar as latest addition for 2023

Catalans Dragons have confirmed that Sydney Roosters forward Sio Siua Taukeiaho will join the club next season. Taukeiaho has signed a two-year deal with Catalans which includes the option of a third, bringing down the end of his ten-year stint with the Roosters in the NRL.

He has played over 150 times for Sydney since joining the club from New Zealand Warriors, winning two NRL Premiership titles and two World Club Challenges too. But he is now the latest big name to head to Super League in 2023 after agreeing terms with Catalans.

“The Sydney Roosters has been my home for almost ten years," Taukeiaho said. "The club and the people in it will always be very special to me. There have been some special times and I’m looking forward to creating many more during the remainder of this season.

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“Like the Roosters, Catalans Dragons have a proud history and I’m looking forward to joining them in 2023. Joining Catalans Dragons is an exciting opportunity for me and my family and I’m looking forward to linking back up with Steve McNamara who I know well from his time at the Roosters, and also some of my former teammates.

“While I’m pleased to have my future sorted, my only focus right now is doing my best for my teammates and paying the Roosters jersey the respect it deserves each week I wear it throughout the remainder of this season.”

McNamara worked with Taukeiaho when he was on the coaching staff at the Roosters and has acted swiftly to replace outgoing forwards Gil Dudson and Sam Kasiano, who are both leaving Catalans to join Warrington next year.

He said: “Siua is an outstanding player and professional who will bring many qualities to