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Fisher-Harris Signs Four-Year Deal with Warriors Starting 2025.

James Fisher-Harris, the captain of the Kiwis and prominent Penrith prop, has signed a four-year contract to join the One New Zealand Warriors beginning next season. The 28-year-old has arranged a compassionate release from the remaining two years of his Penrith contract to return to New Zealand and be closer to his family.

Fisher-Harris, a veteran of 183 NRL games, has been pivotal in Penrith’s three consecutive premiership wins in 2021, 2022, and 2023 and also played in the 2020 grand final. Last year, he led the Kiwis to a historic 30-0 victory over the Kangaroos in the Pacific Championships final and earned the Golden Boot player of the year award along with the New Zealand Rugby League’s player of the year accolade.

“We’re absolutely delighted to be able to sign James,” said One New Zealand Warriors CEO Cameron George. “It’s a huge signing for us, undoubtedly one of the biggest in our club’s history. To add a player of his calibre and standing to our squad is a tremendous boost for 2025 and beyond. He’s such a highly-respected player and leader.”

Warriors head coach Andrew Webster, who worked with Fisher-Harris during Penrith’s grand final-winning seasons in 2021 and 2022, expressed his excitement: “It’s going to be fantastic having James with us. He’s one of the game’s elite players, a super tough forward who sets and demands the highest standards. I loved working with him at the Panthers and look forward to bringing him into our system from next season. He’ll add terrific value to our roster, to the club overall, and he’ll also be invaluable as a mentor for our young players coming through.”

Fisher-Harris, born in Kohukohu in the Far North, debuted in the NRL with Penrith in 2016 and made his Kiwi Test debut the same year. He has since risen to the position of Kiwi captain, playing a total of 15 Tests and also leading the Māori All Stars.

“James has such standing in the game. He’s a player with real mana who commands respect on and off the field,” said Andrew McFadden, One New Zealand Warriors general manager of recruitment, pathways, and development.