Front rower Tanner Stowers-Smith has secured his future with the One New Zealand Warriors until the end of the 2030 NRL season after signing a second contract extension in just over a year.
He was initially locked in for three years last June just a month after making his first-grade debut as Warrior #292 against the Dolphins.
Now a further two seasons has been added to stretch his NRL career with the club to at least six years.
The 22-year-old Christchurch-born and raised Stowers-Smith made 13 appearances in his rookie campaign and is set for his 19th outing this year in the Warriors’ final regular season encounter with the Manly Warringah Sea Eagles on Saturday.
“Tanner has been so impressive since he started with the club four years ago,” said One New Zealand Warriors general manager recruitment, pathways and development Andrew McFadden.
Team Lists
Backs
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Fullback for Warriors is number 1 Charnze Nicoll-KlokstadFullback for Sea Eagles is number 1 Tom Trbojevic
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Winger for Warriors is number 2 Adam PompeyWinger for Sea Eagles is number 2 Jason Saab
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Centre for Warriors is number 3 Ali LeiatauaCentre for Sea Eagles is number 3 Josh Feledy
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Centre for Warriors is number 4 Leka HalasimaCentre for Sea Eagles is number 4 Reuben Garrick
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Winger for Warriors is number 5 Alofiana Khan-PereiraWinger for Sea Eagles is number 5 Lehi Hopoate
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Five-Eighth for Warriors is number 6 Chanel Harris-TavitaFive-Eighth for Sea Eagles is number 6 Clayton Faulalo
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Halfback for Warriors is number 7 Te Maire MartinHalfback for Sea Eagles is number 7 Jamal Fogarty
Forwards
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Prop for Warriors is number 8 James Fisher-HarrisProp for Sea Eagles is number 8 Simione Laiafi
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Hooker for Warriors is number 9 Sam HealeyHooker for Sea Eagles is number 9 Brandon Wakeham
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Prop for Warriors is number 10 Mitchell BarnettProp for Sea Eagles is number 10 Nathan Brown
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2nd Row for Warriors is number 11 Eddie Ieremia-Toeava2nd Row for Sea Eagles is number 11 Haumole Olakau'atu
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2nd Row for Warriors is number 12 Jacob Laban2nd Row for Sea Eagles is number 12 Ben Trbojevic
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Lock for Warriors is number 13 Erin ClarkLock for Sea Eagles is number 13 Jake Trbojevic
Interchange
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Interchange for Warriors is number 14 Makaia TafuaInterchange for Sea Eagles is number 14 Jake Simpkin
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Interchange for Warriors is number 15 Tanner Stowers-SmithInterchange for Sea Eagles is number 15 Nicholas Lenaz
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Interchange for Warriors is number 16 Demitric VaimaugaInterchange for Sea Eagles is number 16 Corey Waddell
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Interchange for Warriors is number 17 Morgan GannonInterchange for Sea Eagles is number 17 Caleb Navale
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Interchange for Warriors is number 18 Taine TuaupikiInterchange for Sea Eagles is number 18 Onitoni Large
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Interchange for Warriors is number 20 Kayliss FatialofaInterchange for Sea Eagles is number 19 Fletcher Baker
Reserves
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Reserve for Warriors is number 21 Jett ClearyReserve for Sea Eagles is number 20 Blake Wilson
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Reserve for Warriors is number 22 Jye LinnaneReserve for Sea Eagles is number 21 Hugo Hart
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Reserve for Warriors is number 23 Haizyn MellarsReserve for Sea Eagles is number 22 Jackson Shereb
Warriors Ins
- Chanel Harris-Tavita
- Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad
- Haizyn Mellars
- Jye Linnane
- Kayliss Fatialofa
- Morgan Gannon
- Te Maire Martin
Sea Eagles Ins
- Blake Wilson
- Hugo Hart
- Jackson Shereb
Warriors Outs
- Kurt Capewell
- Luke Hanson
- Luke Laulilii
- Wayde Egan
Sea Eagles Ins
Match Officials
- Referee: Gerard Sutton
- Touch Judge: Drew Oultram
- Touch Judge: Jon Stone
- Senior Review Official: Grant Atkins
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“In just over a year he has gone from being a first-grade rookie to establishing himself as a quality first grader in the middle of the field. His progress has been outstanding.”
Stowers-Smith has come through the Warriors’ pathways programme alongside fellow young guns Demitric Vaimauga, Leka Halasima, Jacob Laban, Ali Leiataua and Eddie Ieremia-Toeava.
In his 18 games this year – 15 off the bench and three starting – Stowers-Smith averages 122 metres and 24 tackles while he has made 37 tackle breaks.
“Once Tanner adjusted to being a first grader, you wouldn’t get a more professional, hard-working player,” said One New Zealand Warriors head coach Andrew Webster.
“He’s got a big motor and he just wants to learn and be the best.
“He’s going to be a wonderful asset for our club for years to come. We all love him.”
Stowers-Smith has made a rapid rise since starting out as the One New Zealand Warriors’ SG Ball Cup (under-19) captain in 2023 and stepping up to the New South Wales Cup team the same season.
Last season he played a total of 25 matches at NRL and New South Wales Cup level ending his campaign helping the Warriors to victory in the New South Wales premiership and the NRL State Championship final.
Profile | Tanner Stowers-Smith
Born: March 3, 2004
Birthplace: Christchurch, NZ
Junior club: Halswell Hornets
Position: Prop
Height: 183cm
Weight: 93kg
NRL debut: One New Zealand Warriors v Dolphins, Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane, May 17, 2025 (Rd 11)
One New Zealand Warriors No: 292
NRL career: 31 appearances (2025-2026)
New South Wales Cup appearances: 47 (2023-2025)
New South Wales Cup points: 24 (6 tries)
NRL State Championship final: 1 (2025)
Jersey Flegg Cup (under-21) appearances: 1 (2024)
Jersey Flegg Cup (under-21) points: 0
SG Ball Cup (under-19) appearances: 8 (2023)
SG Ball Cup (under-19) points: 8 (2 tries)
