Jacob Gagai

Jacob Gagai is a professional rugby league footballer who plays as a er for the Huddersfield Giants in the Super League.

Background

He is the younger brother of Newcastle Knights player, Dane Gagai. He is of Indigenous Australian descent from the Badu and Yam Island people.
Growing up he also played rugby union.

Playing career

South Sydney Rabbitohs

Gagai made his first grade debut for South Sydney against Manly in round 1 of the 2024 NRL season at the Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas. Gagai scored a try in South Sydney's 36-24 loss.
In round 8 of the 2024 NRL season, Gagai scored two tries for South Sydney in their 54-20 loss against Melbourne.
In round 18, Gagai scored two tries for South Sydney in their 32-16 victory over Parramatta.
The following week, he scored a hat-trick in South Sydney's 36-28 loss against the Dolphins.
Gagai played 17 games for the club in the 2024 season and scored nine tries as they finished 16th on the table.
On 23 October 2024, Gagai was told his services were no longer required by the South Sydney club.

Huddersfield Giants

On 14 November 2024, it was announced that Gagai had signed a two-year contract with Huddersfield in the Super League.
Gagai played 26 games for Huddersfield in the 2025 Super League season as the club finished 10th on the table.