Try-scoring machine finds new NRL home

Sayantan Guha

Try-scoring machine finds new NRL home image

The Warriors have landed one of the NRL’s most electrifying finishers, signing Gold Coast Titans winger Alofiana Khan-Pereira on a two-year deal beginning in 2026.

The 23-year-old, who topped the competition’s try-scoring charts in 2024, has agreed to terms with the Auckland-based club after being granted permission by the Titans to negotiate his future. His blistering pace, clocked at nearly 36 km/h last season, made him one of the most sought-after talents on the market.

Speed and strike power for Auckland’s attack

Khan-Pereira’s move strengthens a Warriors side intent on injecting more speed into their backline, with club scouts prioritising explosive outside backs for next season. The winger’s strike rate is remarkable, 53 tries in just 54 NRL appearances, and his addition is expected to bring a new dimension to the Warriors’ attack.

Though contracted to the Titans until the end of 2026, Khan-Pereira’s decision was reportedly influenced by a desire to reconnect with his Maori and Samoan roots in New Zealand. A two-time Prime Minister’s XIII representative, he has quickly earned a reputation as one of the league’s deadliest finishers.

His departure marks one of several roster changes under new Titans coach Josh Hannay, who has already seen Carter Gordon return to rugby union and Philip Sami enter talks with the Dragons.

Sayantan Guha

Sayantan Guha is a content producer for The Sporting News working across English-language editions.