Samuela Fainu
AustraliaathleteMale6.0Global Dominance: 0.00%Samuela Fainu is a promising rugby league player for the Wests Tigers, recognized for his impactful performances, including being named the team's player of the year last season. He recently faced injury setbacks, including a knee issue that has affected his performance this season.
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Samuela Fainu's contract extension is a concern for the Tigers.
‘Media cop’ to crackdown on negative coverage of gameAustralia· 2026-08-01
The Tigers are keen to extend the contract of star forward Samuela Fainu, who becomes a free agent on November 1.
Manase Fainu’s hopes of league return denied by NSWRLAustralia· 2026-07-25
The Tigers expect to have Samuela Fainu (groin) fit to play.
Wests Tigers Jarome Luai contract saga and lessons learnt from Lachlan GalvinAustralia· 2026-07-12
Samuela Fainu seized on a missed grubber to score a try for the Tigers.
Warriors v Wests Tigers result: Andrew Webster’s men return to winning ways with Campbelltown clinic
New Zealand· 2026-07-10
Only try-saving tackles by Samuela Fainu – back after two months out with a foot injury – and Heamasi Makasini stopped them from streaking further ahead.
Luai’s hopes of taking Tigers to the finals slip away with Warriors thumpingAustralia· 2026-07-10
Samuela Fainu is a priority retention target for the Tigers and is part of the family.
Wests Tigers boss Shaun Mielekamp opens upAustralia· 2026-07-05
Other big names who will be free agents include Samuela Fainu.
Rich new broadcast deal could push the NRL salary cap up to $20m by 2028Australia· 2026-06-27
Samuela Fainu was another player missing from the Tigers due to injury.
Tigers fall at Campbelltown Stadium as injury toll mountsAustralia· 2026-06-20
Samuela Fainu will rack up their share of points this year if they can all stay fit.
Why Nathan Cleary is in doubt for Penrith Panthers’ openerAustralia· 2026-02-20
Samuela Fainu will be kept on his toes by new recruit Ethan Roberts.
Props Royce Hunt, Bunty Afoa shed weight, form ‘Crash Bros’ duo at Wests TigersAustralia· 2026-01-31
Samuela Fainu gave Bulldogs fans a khawd at CommBank Stadium.
NRL 2025: Wests Tigers ‘khawd’Australia· 2025-08-05
Samuela Fainu gives Bulldogs fans a ‘khawd’ at CommBank Stadium.
Just another week? Winning the Galvin Cup was the Tigers’ grand finalAustralia· 2025-08-04
Samuela Fainu's return was noted as beneficial for the Tigers.
Alex Twal was 15 the last time Wests Tigers made the play-offs. He believes they can this yearAustralia· 2025-08-04
Samuela Fainu’s try was answered in the 55th minute by Hugo Savala.
Latu Fainu leads Wests Tigers to victory over Sydney Roosters to ease pressure on Benji MarshallAustralia· 2025-07-06
Samuela Fainu scored the first try of the match with Galvin's assist.
Thrills, spills and drama in Wests Tigers’ golden point triumph in Lachie Galvin’s return gameAustralia· 2025-04-27
Samuela Fainu was penalised for a hip-drop but was later cleared.
What is a hip-drop and why is the rule causing such confusionAustralia· 2025-04-25
Samuela Fainu is another brother of Latu Fainu who is part of the team at the Tigers.
Latu Fainu ready to make Galvin’s No.6 jersey his ownAustralia· 2025-04-16
Samuela Fainu limped off with a knee injury he has carried since round two.
Jarome Luai on report as Wests Tigers suffer 26-24 loss to surging NZ WarriorsAustralia· 2025-03-30
