LeagueNews.co | Jess Malloy
Young Guns Signed Until 2029
Leka Halasima and Jacob Laban have signed contract extensions with the NZ Warriors that will keep them at the club until the end of the 2029 season.
Halasima, 19, was previously contracted until 2027, while Laban, 21, was under contract until 2026.
The Warriors secured these promising young talents ahead of schedule.
Following their first-grade debuts last year, both players have made significant contributions this season.
Halasima has played all ten matches so far, bringing his career tally to 14 games.
Meanwhile, Laban has participated in four of the last five matches, raising his total to 11 appearances.
The Warriors are positioning these players as key figures in their future.
Laban was named the club's NRL rookie of the year in 2024, having appeared seven times that season, which included one start.
He has made four appearances off the bench this year, recently scoring his first NRL try in a 16-12 victory against the Dolphins.
Here are some details regarding Leka Halasima:
- Born: September 21, 2025
- Birthplace: Tofoa, Tonga
- Junior Club: Māngere East Hawks (Auckland)
- Education: Southern Cross Campus (Auckland)
- Position: Second row
- Height: 185 cm
- Weight: 100 kg
- NRL Debut: NZ Warriors vs.
Canterbury Bankstown Bulldogs, Accor Stadium, Sydney, July 6, 2024 (Round 18)
- Warriors No: 289
- NRL Career: 14 appearances for Warriors (2024-2025)
- NRL Points: 12 (3 tries)
- New South Wales Cup Career: 30 appearances for Warriors (2023-2024)
- New South Wales Cup Points: 36 (9 tries)
Overall, the Warriors' commitment to extending the contracts of Halasima and Laban signals confidence in their potential and roles in the team's long-term strategy.