[3][4] [5] He has also played for Bayonne in France's Top 14 and Brisbane Broncos in the NRL, the Australian rugby league competition.
[8][9] While attending Anglican Church Grammar School, he played alongside future NRL players Kalyn Ponga, Jaydn Su'A and Brodie Croft, as well as future professional Rugby Union players in Liam Wright, Angus Scott-Young, Mack Mason and Harley Fox in their 2014 title-winning first XV team.
In March 2024 it was announced that Perese will be joining the English Rugby club Leicester Tigers on a multi-year deal.
[17] Perese made his debut for Leicester on 21 September 2024, getting yellow carded in a 17-14 win against Exeter Chiefs at Sandy Park.
Perese joined the Brisbane Broncos on a train-and-trial deal, later earning a full-time NRL contract with the club.