Taine Tuaupiki

Taine Tuaupiki’s 2027 cap value at the Warriors is the Cap Dramas Estimate of $350K a season (range $280K–$415K, Estimated).

Warriors · 2026 · Wing / Fullback

21st of 56 wingers by estimate

Wing salaries 2027 · Highest-paid NRL players 2027 · The market: who can move, who can pay

Signed through 2028.

2026 · 22 games · 1,665 minutes (76 a game) · Compared with 25 qualifying fullbacks

• Tries: 7
• Total points: 90
• Try assists: 5
• Tackles: 105
• Minutes / game: 76 min

The contract as held

• 2026 · Warriors — Cap Dramas Estimate: $280K a season (range $225K–$335K, Estimated).
• 2027 · Warriors — Cap Dramas Estimate: $350K a season (range $280K–$415K, Estimated).
• 2028 · Warriors — Cap Dramas Estimate: $435K a season (range $345K–$520K, Estimated). Against a projected cap.

Contract talk

• 2026-09-20 · Ex-Origin star shopped to rivals as 11-game half makes stunning contract demand — Whispers
• 2026-09-18 · Signing secrets of the Wahs: From $1200 deals to rival rejects and bargain buys

Beside him on the wingers board

• 19th Dallin Watene-Zelezniak (Warriors) — Cap Dramas Estimate: $395K a season (range $300K–$490K, Estimated).
• 20th Thomas Jenkins (Penrith) — Cap Dramas Estimate: $355K a season (range $285K–$425K, Estimated).
• 22nd= Braidon Burns (Cowboys) — Cap Dramas Estimate: $335K a season (range $265K–$400K, Estimated).
• 22nd= Enari Tuala (Bulldogs) — Cap Dramas Estimate: $335K a season (range $265K–$400K, Estimated).