LeagueNews.co | Cooper McEnroe
After months of uncertainty, Melbourne Storm forward Tui Kamikamica has officially confirmed where he will be playing rugby league in 2026.
The 31-year-old's Storm contract expired at the end of last season, and he was heavily linked with Super League outfit St Helens. However, Kamikamica has been handed an NRL lifeline and re-signed with the Storm for the 2026 season.
With 138 appearances for the club and being part of the team's leadership group, Kamikamica expressed his happiness in continuing his career in Melbourne. "Storm was the first club to give me an opportunity to play NRL. It has always been an honour to wear the purple jersey, and I'm excited to remain in Melbourne for 2026 and continue playing alongside my teammates," Kamikamica stated on the club's website.
Director of Football Frank Ponissi also expressed delight at Kamikamica's decision to stay with the Storm. "Tui has been a tremendous servant to the Club for the past nine years, and we're pleased to have his signature confirmed for the 2026 season," Ponissi remarked. "He has been a loyal, hard-working member of the squad for a long time, and we're excited to have his continued leadership and impact as we continue the preparations for the season ahead."
Kamikamica's contract follows Melbourne's strategic salary cap adjustments, including the departures of players like Ryan Papenhuyzen, Jonah Pezet, and Nelson Asofa-Solomona during the off-season.