Wests Tigers Re-sign Taylan May on Two-Year Deal

Taylan May has signed a two-year contract extension with the Wests Tigers, committing to the club through the end of the 2027 NRL season. After joining the Tigers mid-2025 on a train-and-trial deal following his departure from the Penrith Panthers, May quickly established himself as a key player, scoring four tries and contributing three try assists in seven NRL matches. May expressed gratitude for the opportunity to play alongside his brother Terrell and praised the club's faith in him. Coach Benji Marshall lauded May's on- and off-field development and looks forward to seeing his continued growth with a full pre-season. May reportedly rejected an initial three-year, $1.5 million offer in favor of the shorter deal, possibly anticipating a rise in his market value and the impact of upcoming NRL expansion teams. This extension is part of the Tigers' broader strategy to retain core players like Adam Doueihi and Starford To’a while preparing for new arrivals, aiming to break into the top eight next season.