Leigh sign Melbourne prop Vaalepu

Leigh Leopards have signed prop Lazarus Vaalepu from NRL side Melbourne Storm for the rest of the Super League season.

Vaalepu, 27, played for Melbourne in the 2024 NRL Grand Final in just his seventh game for the club.

The Samoa international will be available for the Leopards’ last 11 matches as they chase a play-off spot.

Leigh director of rugby Andrew Henderson told the club’s website: “We’re really excited to bring Lazarus to Leigh.

“He’s a player with genuine presence, power, and punch, giving us a real point of difference within our middle unit.”