Former Wests Tigers forward Tukimihia Simpkins will officially make his return to the NRL next season, signing a new contract with the Gold Coast Titans.
Following a strong season with the Norths Devils this season that saw them reach the QLD Cup Grand Final, Simpkins has signed a two-year contract with the Gold Coast Titans until the end of the 2026 NRL season, which will see him join the club's development list.
Simpkins moved states to play for the Devils after spending the previous four seasons with the Wests Tigers and their NSW Cup feeder team, the Western Suburbs Magpies.
Standing at an impressive 192cm and 105kg, the second-rower turned prop managed five appearances for the Wests Tigers three years ago, having joined them from the North Queensland Cowboys, but has since found himself away from the top grade.
Only 22, Simpkins was initially signed to the Waikato Chiefs in the Super Rugby competition at the age of 15 before deciding to make the cross-code switch to rugby league.
"Tuki has been really impressive for the Norths Devils this season, and it's great to have him join our development roster in 2025 to bolster our pack," Des Hasler said.
"We're excited to see him continue his rugby league journey with us."
1. Jayden Campbell
2. Jojo Fifita
3. Brian Kelly
4. Phillip Sami
5. Alofiana Khan-Pereira
6. AJ Brimson
7. Kieran Foran
8. Tino Fa'asuamaleaui
9. Sam Verrills
10. Moeaki Fotuaika
11. Beau Fermor
12. David Fifita
13. Josiah Pahulu
Interchange
14. Carter Gordon
15. Jaimin Jolliffe
16. Keenan Palasia
17. Chris Randall
Rest of squad
18. Iszac Fa'asuamaleaui
19. Ryan Foran
20. Tony Francis
21. Keano Kini
22. Ben Liyou
23. Ken Maumalo
24. Seth Nikotemo
25. Tanah Boyd
26. Harley Smith-Shields
27. No player signed.
27. No player signed.
28. No player signed.
29. No player signed.
30. No player signed.
Roster spots open: 5
2025 development list
1. Arama Hau
2. Zane Harrison
3. Sam Stephenson
4. Tukimihia Simpkins