NRL: Warriors prop signs with Newcastle

Evarn Tuimavave played 105 games for the Warriors. Photo / Getty Images

Kiwis prop Evarn Tuimavave is leaving the Warriors after signing a two-year deal with the Newcastle Knights.

Tuimavave has missed the bulk of the Warriors season after suffering a neck injury at pre-season training.

The 25-year-old is a seasoned campaigner who has played 105 NRL games since his debut as an 18-year-old in 2002. He also played a lone test for New Zealand against England last year during the World Cup campaign.

The Knights have been negotiating with Tuimavave through his manager Jim Banaghan for several months.

Under-20s prop Leeson Ah Mau is also on his way out of the Warriors. Ah Mau is moving to North Queensland to join his brother Isaac.

- NEWSTALK ZB