Catalans Dragons prop Sam Moa has today signed a new two-year contract with the club.

The Tonga International will remain at the Gilbert Brutus Stadium until the end of the 2020 campaign.

Moa started his career at Cronulla in 2008 before joining Hull FC where he spent 4 seasons, making 78 appearances and scoring 7 tries. He moved back to the NRL in 2013 with the Sydney Roosters, winning the Premiership in 2013 and the World Club Challenge in 2014 with the Roosters.

Moa has represented Tonga on 9 occasions, playing the last RLWC, and New Zealand for whom he played 9 games and scored 2 tries.

He arrived at the club last season and has made 48 Super League appearances and scored 6 tries with the Dragons.

Sam Moa

“I’m very proud to wear the Catalans Dragons jersey and represent my family, this club and our supporters. Last year was without doubt the hardest in my career you don’t realize the character inside you until you go through these hard times. Now we are coming through the other side. We still have a long way to go as a team and club but I believe we have the team and staff to build something special and I want to be part of it. My family have settled in well here in Perpignan and we are happy to call this home for the next 2 seasons. Allez les dracs! ”

Steve McNamara, Catalans Dragons Headcoach

“Quality overseas signings are vital in getting the makeup right of any Super League squad and in resigning Sam for the next two years, we have retained one of the best. Sam`s performances on the field have helped the whole team make significant progress over the season but his influence off the field, around the club and the area of Perpignan are just as important. He is a genuine leader and influencer for all involved at the Catalans Dragons and we are delighted he has chosen to extend his stay with our club.”