The Parramatta Eels have secured the future of promising young forward Sam Tuivaiti, with the 21-year-old signing a three-year contract extension to remain at the club until the end of the 2030 season.
Tuivaiti was set to hit the open market next Sunday, November 1, but the Blue and Gold have moved to retain the emerging prop as he continues to establish himself in the NRL.
A product of the Eels' junior system, Tuivaiti has progressed through the club's Academy after first making his mark in Parramatta's SG Ball premiership-winning side in 2023.
The forward represented the Australian Schoolboys in 2022 before going on to feature for the NSW Under-19s in both 2023 and 2024, earning his NRL debut for Parramatta in 2025.
Tuivaiti made 14 appearances for the Eels throughout the 2026 season, recording 14 tackle breaks while maintaining a 92 per cent tackle efficiency and averaging 85 run metres per game.
He began the year coming off the interchange bench before earning an opportunity in the starting front row towards the back end of the season, demonstrating his growing importance to the club's forward pack.
The extension represents an important retention for Parramatta, with the club securing a young forward who has already shown promising signs at NRL level and has plenty of development ahead of him.
Eels general manager of football Mark O'Neill said the club was pleased with the extension.
“It's always incredibly rewarding when a player who has come through our Junior League and Academy commits their future to the Eels,” O'Neill said.
“Sam and his family have proudly been part of our community for years and he has thoroughly deserved every opportunity he has received. He's a big, powerful prop who brings plenty of energy and aggression to his football, and we believe he has a very bright future ahead of him.
“Just as importantly, Sam represents our Club values exceptionally well, and we're excited to see his continued development over the coming years.”
Tuivaiti's new deal ensures Parramatta can continue investing in its homegrown talent, with the young prop now locked in until the end of 2030 as he looks to build on his promising start to life in first grade.
