Catalans Dragons\u2019 recruitment drive for 2026 has continued with the signing of winger Charlie Staines from NRL outfit Wests Tigers on a two-year deal.<\/p>\n
Forbes-born Staines<\/a>, who represents Samoa on the international front via his heritage, is also capable of slotting in at full-back.<\/p>\n His primary position though is out on the wing, and on his first-grade debut for Penrith Panthers back in July 2020, he scored four tries against Cronulla Sharks.<\/p>\n In doing so, he became just the sixth player since 1908, and the first since 2008 to score four tries on his professional debut.<\/p>\n Catalans Dragons swoop to sign NRL Grand Final winner as recruitment drive continues<\/p>\n Now 24, Staines went on to win the NRL Grand Final with Penrith in 2022 as they beat Parramatta Eels in the showpiece, before linking up with Wests<\/a> as part of a swap deal which saw Tyrone Peachey head the other way.<\/p>\n Three seasons on, he has featured 38 times for the Tigers<\/a> to take his first-grade appearance tally up to 77 with 39 tries scored.<\/p>\n As his move to Super League<\/a> with Catalans was announced, he said: \u201cIt\u2019s certainly an exciting development for myself and the family. Speaking to the Catalan manager and coach, I believe they are working towards setting the club up for a better future.<\/p>\n \u201cI am excited about being a key part of it, and I look forward to taking on this new challenge with Catalans.\u201d<\/p>\n Staines will turn 25 in October, and adds to an already long line of recruits snapped up by the Dragons<\/a> for 2026.<\/p>\n NRL<\/a> stars Toby Sexton, Solomona Faataape and Josh Allen had all seen their arrivals confirmed prior to this week alongside Salford Red Devils forward Harvey Wilson.<\/p>\n Staines now becomes the second signing of the week in Perpignan following on from Gold Coast Titans powerhouse Iszac Fa\u2019asuamaleaui.<\/p>\n Catalans head coach Joel Tomkins<\/a> said: \u201cCharlie joins us with a wealth of NRL experience and has played games at the highest level, including a Grand Final win.<\/p>\n \u201cHis speed and ability to beat defenders will be a big asset to our attack next season.<\/p>\n \u201cIt\u2019s a big decision for Charlie to move his young family to this side of the world and he is coming with a motivation to be a part of a successful Dragons team.\u201d<\/p>\n THURSDAY\u2019S READS ON LRL<\/p>\n \ud83d\udc49 Super League coaching trio in line for shock Australia appointment for Ashes<\/a><\/p>\n \ud83d\udc49 Castleford Tigers unveil new head coach as long-term contract confirmed<\/a><\/p>\n \ud83d\udc49 Leigh Leopards coach shares concerning Joe Ofahengaue prognosis amid widescale injury update<\/a><\/p>\n \ud83d\udc49 St Helens coach drops major hint on full-back dilemma as challenge made to Tristan Sailor<\/a><\/p>\n