Ali Leiataua

Ali Leiataua

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Ali Leiataua is a professional rugby league player from New Zealand who plays as a center for the New Zealand Warriors in the NRL.

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Ali Leiataua had a poor defensive read but responded with strong carries.

Warriors v Panthers player ratings: Taine Tuaupiki keeps grip on No 1 jersey, Origin prospects impress
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2026-06-01
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Ali Leiataua is back fit for the Warriors.

Warriors pre-season: The winners and losers from trials ahead of 2026 NRL season
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2026-02-23
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Ali Leiataua scored a try after receiving a pass from Boyd.

Tanah Boyd dominates as Warriors hammer Burleigh
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2025-10-05
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Ali Leiataua was restricted to eight games due to injury.

NRL: Warriors end of season review - and what to expect in 2026
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2025-09-17
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The Warriors are clinging on to their top-four spot on the NRL ladder – where they have been since round seven in April – as they battle an extensive injury list, inclusive of Ali Leiataua.

Warriors v Bulldogs: Warriors fans tipped to outnumber Bulldogs faithful in top-four NRL clash
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2025-08-08
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Ali Leiataua cruelly picked up another injury in reserve grade on Saturday.

NRL: Why Titans defeat is the most damaging of Warriors’ NRL season so far
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2025-07-27
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Leiataua sustained a fresh calf injury playing for the Warriors’ reserves.

Warriors v Titans: Andrew Webster questions rules over Chanel Harris-Tavita error
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2025-07-27
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With first-choice centre Rocoo Berry sidelined and Ali Leiataua not yet ready for first grade.

Warriors v Titans: Andrew Webster keeps faith in right-edge combo Dallin Watene-Zelezniak, Kurt Capewell
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2025-07-24
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Ali Leiataua has been named on the extended interchange bench.

Warriors v Knights: Kurt Capewell returns, shifts to centre as Andrew Webster names side to face Newcastle
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2025-07-15
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Ali Leiataua drops out of the side after one game back from an ankle injury.

Luke Metcalf, Adam Pompey and Tom Ale review Wendy’s new Warriors-themed range
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2025-05-29
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Ali Leiataua has been named on the extended bench after recovering from an ankle injury.

Warriors v Raiders: Kurt Capewell to captain against Canberra as James Fisher-Harris banned
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2025-05-20
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Preferred centre Ali Leiataua picked up an ankle injury in training before the Cowboys game.

Warriors v Dragons: Dallin Watene-Zelezniak returns as injury-hit side hunt seventh win
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2025-05-06
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Ali Leiataua has been named in the centres alongside Rocco Berry.

Warriors v Storm: 16-game losing streak on the line as Erin Clark named for 100th NRL game
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2025-04-08
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Ali Leiataua celebrates a try.

Herald Hat-trick am sports quiz - Friday April 4
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2025-04-03
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Ali Leiataua scored two tries against Mark Nawaqanitawase's team.

The rugby skills that make Sydney Roosters’ Mark Nawaqanitawase a rare NRL threat
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2025-03-24
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Ali Leiataua crossed for a try set up by Luke Metcalf.

Warriors vs Sea Eagles: Andrew Webster’s side bounce back from Vegas blowout
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2025-03-14
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Ali Leiataua will start in the centres, having overcome a hand injury.

NRL Las Vegas: Chanel Harris-Tavita claims five-eighth spot as Warriors name team for season opener
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2025-02-25
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Ali Leiataua is primed to become a first-grade regular for the Warriors in 2025.

NRL Las Vegas: Warriors royalty Ali Leiataua primed to become first-grade regular in 2025
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2025-02-23
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Ali Leiataua is a player for the New Zealand Warriors.

New Zealand Warriors v Melbourne Storm, NRL preseason
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2025-02-15
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