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Stowers-Smith extends stay with Warriors
Sport Nation • June 17th, 2025 1:00 pm
Tanner Stowers-Smith | Photo: Photosport
The NZ Warriors have secured the services of Tanner Stowers-Smith through until the end of 2028.
The promising 21-year-old forward has added a further three years to his current deal, keeping him at the club where he's risen through the developmental pathways.
The Cantabrian has impressed since making his first-grade debut against the Dolphins at Suncorp Stadium last month, part of the next generation of Warriors to have recommitted to the team.
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Stowers-Smith’s re-signing follows back rowers Leka Halasima and Jacob Laban signing contract extensions last month to the end of 2029, while middle forward Demitric Vaimauga (2028) and centre Ali Leiataua (2027) have also been extended their deals.
“Tanner’s development has been fantastic,” said head coach Andrew Webster.
“His debut against the Dolphins was so impressive for such a young forward. He is taking everything in, learning from our leaders like Mitch (Mitchell Barnett) and Fish (James FisherHarris) and doing all he can to become a better player.
“It shows how well our development system is working that we have Tanner and this group of players coming through at the same time while knowing there are more behind them.”
In nine games this season, Stowers-Smith is averaging 115 metres and 23 tackles while he has scored four tries and made 20 tackle breaks.
