Penrith Panthers is pleased to confirm the signings of Tom Ale and Kalani Going on one-year deals for the 2026 season.
Both forwards join the club’s Top 30 squad after playing key roles in the Warriors’ NSW Cup premiership and NRL State Championship-winning campaigns in 2025.
Tom Ale, 26, is a Mount Albert Lions junior who was born in Auckland. A talented athlete from a young age, Ale starred in rugby union for Rotorua Boys’ High School First XV before making the switch to rugby league.
He went on to represent the New Zealand Schoolboys and Junior Kiwis in 2018, before making his NRL debut for the Warriors in 2020. Ale has played 42 first grade game.
Joining him at the Panthers is Kalani Going, a 28-year-old forward who was also instrumental in the Warriors’ NSW Cup success this year.
Born in Whangārei, New Zealand, Going featured in 26 NSW Cup games in 2025 and made his NRL debut in 2023. He will be looking to build on that experience and continue his development in Panthers colours next season.
Panthers Rugby League General Manager Shane Elford said the addition of Ale and Going strengthens the club’s forward depth heading into the 2026 season.
“Tom and Kalani have both impressed with their professionalism and performances throughout the 2025 season,” Elford said.
“They’ll add valuable experience and competition for spots within our squad, and we look forward to welcoming them to the Panthers.”
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