Heamasi Makasini
Heamasi Makasini is an emerging rugby league talent from Australia, currently making headlines for his commitment to the Wests Tigers despite interest from rugby union clubs. Born in Orange and raised in Camden, he began playing rugby league at the age of 11 and quickly gained recognition as a standout player, being selected for the under-19s NSW Origin team and representing Australia's under-18s rugby side. Known for his goal-kicking ability and versatility as a left centre, Makasini is regarded as one of the most promising junior players in the sport, with Wests Tigers officials expressing confidence in his potential as he prepares to join the NRL after turning 18.
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Recent news mentions
Heamasi Makasini was involved in a high shot incident with Nathan Cleary.
Panthers captain free to play in NRL season opener
Australia· 2026-02-23
Heamasi Makasini bagged a hat-trick of tries.
Flying Tiger produces try of the year contender ... in FebruaryAustralia· 2026-02-14
Heamasi Makasini is in a pre-season shootout to decide who plays outside Taylan May.
Wests Tigers confident Jahream Bula will re-sign before season startsAustralia· 2026-01-29
Heamasi Makasini signed a three-year deal to remain at Wests Tigers after scoring a try.
Future Wallabies run riot to score 81 points against New ZealandAustralia· 2025-09-29
Heamasi Makasini is making his debut for the Wests Tigers after being informed of the opportunity following an injury to another player.
Heamasi Makasini to make debut for Wests Tigers, while Jahream Bula’s gives big hint on his futureAustralia· 2025-09-05
Heamasi Makasini has been named 18th man for the Tigers.
Why Wests Tigers recruit Taylan May is NRL buy of the year after just five gamesAustralia· 2025-08-29
Makasini has been named as the 18th man for the road trip to Canberra.
Panthers rest 16 players; fresh calls for pre-finals NRL roundAustralia· 2025-08-26
The Tigers have high hopes for 17-year-old Heamasi Makasini, a left centre eligible to be picked in the NRL.
Taylan May has backing of family, and Wests Tigers, ahead of return to NRLAustralia· 2025-07-19
Heamasi Makasini snubbed rugby to pledge his future to the Wests Tigers.
Wests Tigers talent Heamasi Makasini snubbed rugby to pledge future to Benji MarshallAustralia· 2025-06-13