Matt Utai
Matt Utai is a former professional rugby league player from New Zealand, known for his impactful career in the NRL, particularly with the Canterbury Bulldogs, where he was a key figure in the team's 2004 premiership victory. He earned recognition as the Dally M Rookie of the Year in 2002 and went on to represent New Zealand and Samoa internationally. Recently, Utai made headlines after being shot in a drive-by shooting in Greenacre, Sydney, resulting in serious injuries.
Born on Jan 01, 1979 (47 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australia | 2 | 5.00 | 0.33% | +10% | 25,499,884 | 92,118 | $1,380,000 | 4,985$ |
| New Zealand | 1 | 5.00 | 0.17% | +10% | 4,822,233 | 8,841 | $210,000 | 385$ |
| Totals | 3 | 30,322,117 | 100,959 | $1,590,000 | 5,370$ |
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Recent Mentions
Australia:
Matt Utai was ambushed outside his home in an attack motivated by his son Iziah’s involvement in the Coconut Cartel.
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New Zealand:
Matt Utai is a former New Zealand sport star whose shooting highlighted the dangers of Sydney gang feuds.
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Australia:
Matt Utai was a former NRL star who was shot in his driveway, escalating gang violence in Sydney.
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Australia:
Retired NRL star Matt Utai was ambushed outside his home in an attack believed to be motivated by his son's alleged links to the Coconut Cartel.
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New Zealand:
Matt Utai was found writhing on the front lawn in 'a fair amount of pain' and underwent surgery for his injuries.
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Australia:
Matt Utai, a member of the Canterbury Bulldogs’ premiership-winning side in 2004, was shot outside his Greenacre home in a 'brazen ambush'.
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New Zealand:
Matt Utai is an ex-league star who was critically injured in a shooting incident.
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Australia:
Matt Utai was ambushed and shot outside his western Sydney home, leading to further attacks on his family's properties.
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New Zealand:
Matt Utai is reported to be in a critical but stable condition in a Sydney hospital, where he was rushed after being shot at least twice.
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New Zealand:
Matt Utai is a former NRL star who is currently fighting for his life after a drive-by shooting.
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