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| Born | 9 January 2003 Auckland, New Zealand | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 188 cm (6 ft 2 in) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 102 kg (16 st 1 lb) | |||||||||||||||||||||
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| Position | Centre | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Ali Leiataua (/leɪətaʊə/) (born 9 January 2003) is a New Zealand rugby league footballer who plays as a centre for the New Zealand Warriors in the National Rugby League (NRL).
Background
[edit]Leiataua was born in Auckland, and was educated at King's College. He is the nephew of former New Zealand Warriors player, and his namesake, Ali Lauiti'iti.[2]
Playing career
[edit]Juniors
[edit]In 2017, Leiataua earned a contract with the New Zealand Warriors at age 14 whilst playing rugby union for King's College and rugby league for the Papatoetoe Panthers.
He went on to play for 'Auckland Blue' in the New Zealand Rugby League under-20s competition, as well as the Warriors' S.G. Ball Cup side.[3]
2023
[edit]Following a string of good form, and injuries to other centres, Leiataua was named to debut at centre in his side's 36−14 victory over the Canberra Raiders at Canberra Stadium in round 15 of the 2023 NRL season.[4] Leiataua re-signed with the club for a further two seasons.[5]
2024
[edit]Leiataua scored his first NRL try in Round 11 of the 2024 NRL Season against the Penrith Panthers, his first appearance in the side since his debut.[6]
Leiataua would go on to finish the season having played 6 games, and scored 3 tries.[7]
Leiataua re-signed with the Warriors until the end of 2027.[8]
References
[edit]- ^ "Ali Leiataua - Career Stats & Summary - Rugby League Project".
- ^ Powell, Alex (11 August 2023). "NRL: NZ Warriors wonderkid Ali Leiataua leans on legendary uncle Ali Lauitiiti on journey to first grade". www.stuff.co.nz. Retrieved 12 April 2025.
- ^ Priest, Craig (23 February 2021). "Ali Leiataua following in famous uncle's footsteps - New Zealand Rugby League". Retrieved 12 April 2025.
- ^ "Rd 15 Team List: Leiataua making NRL debut against Raiders". Warriors. 6 June 2023. Retrieved 28 April 2024.
- ^ "Egan and Leiataua signed to end of 2025 season". Warriors. 10 July 2023. Retrieved 28 April 2024.
- ^ "2024 NRL Telstra Premiership Round 11". www.rugbyleagueproject.org.
- ^ "Ali Leiataua". Warriors. Retrieved 12 April 2025.
- ^ "Leiataua re-signed until 2027". Warriors. 14 October 2024. Retrieved 14 October 2024.