New Zealand Warriors Ta'ai was signed by the
New Zealand Warriors in 2009 and made his début in a trial game against the
North Queensland Cowboys. He made his
first grade début in Round Two 2009 against the
Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles. Ta'ai scored the Warriors first try against Penrith on 17 April after pouncing on a loose pass and crossing under the posts. He re-signed with the Warriors for the
2012 season but was told he would be released by the club at the end of the year.
Huddersfield Giants On 12 September 2012 Ta'ai signed with
Huddersfield until 2015. His transfer was held up by red tape, until in January 2013 he was granted a British work permit. He scored his first try against
Hull F.C. on 7 July 2013.
Newcastle Thunder On 5 February 2021, it was reported that he had signed for the
Newcastle Thunder in the
RFL Championship.
York City Knights On 28 September 2022, it was reported that he had signed for
York in the
RFL Championship. On 7 June 2025, he played in York's 1895 Cup final victory over
Featherstone.
Newcastle Thunder (DR) On 14 January 2026 it was reported that he had signed for
Newcastle Thunder in the
RFL Championship on
DR loan in a player-coach role ==Representative career==