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New Zealand Warriors fans have been granted an early Christmas present, with courageous captain Tohu Harris signing a one-year contract extension.
The 31-year-old was one of the competition’s most consistent players last season, making 23 appearances for the Wahs in their run to an unlikely prelim final berth.
Harris was set to come off-contract at the end of next year and was technically available to rival clubs, but has opted to prolong his stay until at least the end of 2025.
Harris averaged 139 run metres and 40 tackles per game for the Warriors in their most recent campaign, becoming the workhorse leader of the forward pack on and off the field.
The club’s head of recruitment Andrew McFadden lauded the extension and the commitment of Harris, especially throughout some leaner years in Auckland and abroad.
“It’s tremendous for us knowing we’ll have Tohu for another season,” he said.
“He has been so critical in helping us to where we are today, a job he started in the tough times away from home.”
Preparing for his third year as captain, the 31-year-old, off contract at the end of the 2024 campaign, has re-committed for an eighth season with the club.
The inspirational Harris led the One New Zealand Warriors to their first preliminary final in 12 years this season as he achieved twin milestones of playing his 200th career game and his 100th for the club.
“It’s tremendous for us knowing we’ll have Tohu for another season,” said One New Zealand Warriors general manager recruitment, pathways and development Andrew McFadden.
“He has been so critical in helping us to where we are today, a job he started in the tough times away from home in Australia.”
