Puru set for Perth Bears from 2027
Puru was reported to be leaving Cronulla on 17 August; 6 outlets reported it, none carried a figure.
NRL.com reported on 17 August 2026 that Niwhai Puru is set to join the Perth Bears on a two-year deal starting in 2027, leaving Cronulla. Perth Bears academy listings from August and September 2026 confirm Puru as a signed halfback for the new club.
Niwhai Puru · Cronulla · signed through 2028 · 2027 at Perth · Cap Dramas Estimate: $295K a season (range $215K–$370K, Unconfirmed).
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Puru was reported to be leaving Cronulla on 17 August; 6 outlets reported it, none carried a figure.
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