Matekino Gray
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| Full name | Matekino Kahukoti-Gray | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Born | 16 March 2005 Whangamatā, Waikato, New Zealand | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 175 cm (5 ft 9 in) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 75 kg (11 st 11 lb) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Playing information | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Position | Prop, Second-row | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Source: [1] As of 6 July 2025 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Matekino Gray is a rugby league footballer who plays as a prop for the New Zealand Warriors Women.
Background
Born in Whangamata, New Zealand. Gray was raised in Rotorua before moving to Gold Coast.[2]
Playing career
Early career
In 2022, Gray came off the bench in every game for the Tweed Heads Seagulls.
In round 7, Gray scored her first try in the QRL Women's Premiership against Brisbane Tigers. Gray finsihed the season with the Burleigh Bears playing 8 games and scoring a try. On 13 July, Gray played second row for the Queensland Maroons in the 2023 Women's Under 19 State of Origin.[3][4]
2024
In 2024, Gray finished her second season with Burleigh Bears playing 7 games. On 20 June, Gray played prop for the Queensland Maroons in the 2024 Women's Under 19 State of Origin.[5]
In round 4, Gray made her debut against the North Queensland Cowboys.[6] Due to a shoulder injury Gray was ruled out for the rest of the 2024 NRL Women's season.[7] On 18 September, Gray signed with the New Zealand Warriors.[8][9]
2025
On 6 July, Gray made her debut for the New Zealand Warriors.[10]
References
- ^ "Matekino Gray - Career Stats & Summary". Rugby League Project.
- ^ "Player - Matekino Gray". nzwarriors.com. 19 September 2024. Retrieved 6 July 2025.
- ^ "Gray called in as Titans young guns dominate Queensland Under 19 side". Titans.com.au. 13 July 2023. Retrieved 6 July 2025.
- ^ Rosser, Corey (13 July 2023). "Second-half surge sees Queensland to victory in women's U-19s". NRL. Retrieved 12 September 2024.
- ^ "U19's State of Origin Team Lists: New South Wales v Queensland". NRL. 20 June 2024. Retrieved 18 September 2024.
- ^ "Henry shakes up bench; Two set to debut". NRL. 17 August 2024. Retrieved 29 August 2024.
- ^ "Titans trio out for season". NRL. 10 September 2024. Retrieved 12 September 2024.
- ^ Becht, Richard (18 September 2024). "Three more NRLW signings". Warriors.Kiwi. Retrieved 18 September 2024.
- ^ "Gray to return home after '24 season". Titans.com.au. 18 September 2024. Retrieved 6 July 2025.
- ^ "NRLW Confirmed Lineup: As selected for comeback match". warriors.kiwi. 6 July 2025. Retrieved 6 July 2025.