He came through the system at the Parramatta Eels. Talagi won the 2023 SG Ball Grand Final with Parramatta, playing centre.[5]
Playing career
In round 3 of the 2024 NRL season Talagi made his first grade debut for the Parramatta Eels in their 28–24 win against the Manly Warringah Sea Eagles scoring a try.[6]
On 31 July 2024, Talagi told Parramatta officials that he would not be signing a contract extension to remain at the club in 2025 and beyond.[7] On 12 August, Penrith officially confirmed that Talagi had signed a three year deal with the club starting in 2025.[8]
Talagi played 19 games for Parramatta and scored 11 tries as the club finished 15th on the table.[9]
On 10 September 2024, Talagi won Parramatta's rookie of the year award. In round 3 of the 2025 NRL season, Talagi made his club debut for Penrith in their 30-24 loss against Melbourne.[10]
In round 10 of the 2025 NRL season, Talagi scored a try and provided four try assists in Penrith's 30-30 draw with North Queensland. In round 22, Talagi scored the winning try for Penrith in golden point extra-time as Penrith defeated the Gold Coast 30-26.[11]
Talagi played 22 games for Penrith in the 2025 NRL season as the club finished 7th on the table. Talagi played in Penrith's narrow preliminary final loss against Brisbane.[12]
