The Wests Tigers kicked off their 2026 season with a bang by triumphing over the North Queensland Cowboys 44-16 at Leichhardt Oval.
After 11 minutes, the team in orange, black, and white ignited their scoring, achieving eight tries before a packed audience.
New recruit Kai Pearce-Paul made a notable debut, netting two tries in the first half, while 19-year-old Luke Laulilii also shone with two of his own.
Building on their impressive pre-season, the Tigers showcased strong performance in their Round 2 matchup, featuring Jarome Luai's three try assists and a personal try.
Adam Doueihi contributed significantly with a try and six conversions, adding 16 points in total.
Samuela Fainu celebrated his 50th NRL match with flair, scoring the opening try and rushing for 145 metres.
The Tigers delivered an exhilarating style of football, completing 21 of the game's 30 offloads, thrilling their supporters all afternoon.