{"id":678032,"date":"2026-05-18T05:45:17","date_gmt":"2026-05-18T05:45:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/678032\/"},"modified":"2026-05-18T05:45:17","modified_gmt":"2026-05-18T05:45:17","slug":"dragons-outside-back-signs-long-term-deal-to-change-clubs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/678032\/","title":{"rendered":"Dragons outside back signs long-term deal to change clubs"},"content":{"rendered":"

St George Illawarra Dragons<\/a> outside back Mathew Feagai<\/a> has signed a three-year deal with the Castleford Tigers<\/a>, commencing in 2027.<\/p>\n

The Samoan international will finish his time in the Red V at the end of the season, which has seen him tally 74 appearances and record 27 tries for the Dragons.<\/p>\n

He will join teammate Damien Cook<\/a> in the Northern Hemisphere as the club undergoes a change of guard in its squad following high-profile signings, including Scott Drinkwater<\/a>, Luke Metcalf<\/a> and Kaeon Koloamatangi.<\/p>\n

“It’s really exciting,” Feagai said in a Tigers statement.<\/p>\n

“I’ve had good chats with Chris [Chester] and Carry now and they sold me on it pretty early, I can’t wait to get over there and play for Castleford.<\/p>\n

“There’s definitely something building into the future and I’m glad to be a part of it.”<\/p>\n

Tigers head coach Ryan Carr<\/a> said he was pleased to have Feagai ink the dotted line, and is excited at what his talents can bring to the team.\u00a0<\/p>\n

\u201cMat is a really talented player and we’re excited about what he can bring to the group.\u00a0<\/p>\n

“We believe we can help unlock the best in him, and just as importantly, he’s a really good person who’ll fit into our culture well.\u00a0<\/p>\n

“Stoked to have him on board for 2027 and beyond.”<\/p>\n

Feagai made his NRL<\/a> debut in 2021 against the Bulldogs, scoring a try on the occasion in the presence of his twin brother, Max.<\/p>\n

He also represented Samoa<\/a> in the 2022 World Cup, scoring a try in a win over Greece<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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