Canterbury Bulldogs sign Warriors prop Zyon Maiu’u on two-year deal effective immediately

Canterbury have produced a stealth signing ahead of the 2025 season by adding one of the most promising props in New Zealand to their NRL roster.

Zyon Maiu'u has signed with Canterbury for the next two seasons. NRL Imagery

The Bulldogs have produced a stealth signing ahead of the 2025 season by adding one of the most promising props in New Zealand to their NRL roster.

In a major boost to their forward stocks, Canterbury have signed 21-year-old Warriors prop Zyon Maiu’u, effective immediately.

Maiu’u knocked back interest from the Newcastle Knights and will join the Bulldogs for training on Tuesday.

Identified by the Warriors as a 17-year-old and contracted to the club until the end of 2026, Maiu’u has been highly touted among the game’s best judges.

The overriding factor in the Warriors reluctant decision to release the powerful ball-carrier with two years remaining on his contract was due to their plethora of young forwards they have at their disposal including Jacob Laban, Demetric Vaumaga and Leka Halasima.

The 106kg edge or middle forward has played one NRL game, coming off the bench in round eight last season against the Titans.

Used off the bench, he made a big impression in his 13 minutes on the field with 77-metres from seven runs, five tackles, no missed tackles and no errors.

The Bulldogs have made no secret of their desire to add more punch to their forward pack with Maiu’u recruited to support a team of underrated workers including Max King, Josh Curran, Harry Hayes, Kurtis Morrin, Samuel Hughes and Kurt Mann.

Maiu’u is expected to feature in the Dogs first pre-season trial match against the Wests Tigers on February 16.