Nuuausala returns home after five years away having played with the Warriors foundation team in their first season in the competition. Photo: Photosport
The Warriors have locked in a third NRLW premiership winner for next season.
International front rower Annetta Nuuausala has signed on with the Warriors Women through to 2028.
The 30-year-old Aucklander joins fellow grand final-winning teammates Mele Hufanga and Gayle Broughton, all of whom featured in Brisbane's 22-18 victory over the Roosters on Sunday night.
Nuuausala returns home after five years away having played with the Warriors foundation team in their first season in the competition, marking her debut with a try in a 10-4 round one win over the Roosters.
She subsequently had a season with Newcastle during the Covid era in 2022 before moving to the Broncos for the last four years culminating in her first NRLW premiership.
Head coach Ron Griffiths said Nuuausala was a robust, fearless middle who leads by her actions.
''Netta's' experience will be a welcome addition to our pack."
Nuuausala said the appeal of returning to New Zealand was a key factor in her signing.
"I'm big on culture and family so to hear those two things as his top priority was convincing. Now that I've accomplished everything I wanted to with the Broncos, I feel like the timing is right."
Nuuausala will become just the second foundation player in the club's squad next season when she is reunited with 2018 teammate Apii Nicholls.
Her brother Frank-Paul was in the Warriors' system as junior.
As well as her NRLW appearances, she banks further experience from a total of 17 Tests for the Kiwi Ferns and Fetu Sāmoa; making her Kiwi Ferns debut in 2016, she played at two Rugby League World Cups in 2017 and 2022.
Nuuausala switched to Fetu Sāmoa in 2023, becoming captain last year when she led the side to three straight victories to win the Pacific Bowl title in the Pacific Championships.
She has again been named captain for this year's series which starts with a clash against the Kiwi Ferns at Go Media Stadium on Sunday, October 19.
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