Elijah Salesa-Leaumoana
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| Born | 1 May 2004 Motoʻotua, Samoa | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 189 cm (6 ft 2 in) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 100 kg (15 st 10 lb) | |||||||||||||||||||||
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| Position | Second-row, Prop | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Source: [1] As of 21 June 2025 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Elijah Salesa-Leaumoana (born 1 May 2004) is a Samoan professional rugby league footballer who currently plays for the Newcastle Knights in the National Rugby League. His positions are second-row and prop.
Background
Born in Motoʻotua, Samoa, Salesa-Leaumoana played his junior rugby league for the Mangere East Hawks, before being signed by the Newcastle Knights.
Playing career
Early years
Salesa-Leaumoana rose through the ranks for the Newcastle Knights, playing with their S. G. Ball Cup and Jersey Flegg Cup teams in 2023,[2] before graduating to their NSW Cup team.[3]
2025
In March, Salesa-Leaumoana re-signed with the Knights, moving into their top 30 NRL squad in 2026.[4] In round 14 of the 2025 NRL season, he made his NRL debut for the Knights against the Manly Warringah Sea Eagles.[5]
References
- ^ Dollin, Shawn. "Elijah Salesa leaumoana - Playing Career - RLP". www.rugbyleagueproject.org.
- ^ "Elijah Salesa leaumoana".
- ^ "Custom Match List - RLP".
- ^ "Knights Secure Young Guns". Newcastle Knights. 19 March 2025.
- ^ "Round 14 NRL team list". Newcastle Knights. 3 June 2025.