Naufahu Whyte
AustraliaathleteMaleb. 20006.3Global Dominance: 0.01%Naufahu Whyte is a rising rugby league star who recently made his debut for New Zealand in the Pacific Championships. He is expected to take on a more significant role with the Sydney Roosters following the departures of several key players and is viewed as a promising talent with the potential to excel in the NRL.
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Naufahu Whyte is hailed as the NRL’s best prop and is recognized for his leadership and performance on the field.
Why the Roosters enforcer is being hailed as the NRL’s best propAustralia· 2026-09-22
Naufahu Whyte was one of the Roosters players involved in the game against Penrith.
Liam Martin was unsure what his mum would say about him swearing on TV. So we called herAustralia· 2026-09-14
Naufahu Whyte was tackled by Cleary during the game.
Will the Penrith halfback miss the preliminary final?Australia· 2026-09-13
I can’t see the Roosters winning if they lost Naufahu Whyte.
Penrith can still win the title without Yeo. Could your team survive loss of its best player?Australia· 2026-08-10
Naufahu Whyte is Robinson’s indisputable pack leader.
Why Sydney Roosters premiership window is more open than everAustralia· 2026-08-10
Naufahu Whyte is noted as a player for the Roosters' pack.
The secret to Sydney Roosters attack combining Sam Walker, James Tedesco and Daly Cherry-EvansAustralia· 2026-07-29
Naufahu Whyte was involved in a tackle that led to Eli Katoa's second head injury assessment.
NRL hands down two-year bans to Tonga officials over Eli Katoa head knocks controversy
New Zealand· 2025-12-08
Naufahu Whyte was involved in a tackle that led to Eli Katoa's injury.
Eli Katoa ruled out of 2026 NRL season after repeated head knocks in Kiwis clashNew Zealand· 2025-11-18
Naufahu Whyte is a front-rower for the Roosters, contributing to the team's strong prospects.
First look at Daly Cherry-Evans in Sydney Roosters coloursAustralia· 2025-11-15
Katoa was taken from the field a second time following a knock while trying to stop Naufahu Whyte.
Tonga coach Kristian Woolf remains at bedside of injured playerAustralia· 2025-11-10
Has been New Zealand’s best off the bench during the campaign.
Kiwis v Samoa: New Zealand player ratings from Pacific Championships finalNew Zealand· 2025-11-09
Naufahu Whyte was a brute off the bench.
Kiwis crush Tonga in exciting Pacific Championships clash, set to face Samoa in finalNew Zealand· 2025-11-02
Naufahu Whyte is nominated in his respective position for the Dally M awards.
NRL: Warriors’ Leka Halasima finalist for two Dally M awards, Erin Clark also nominatedNew Zealand· 2025-09-28
Naufahu Whyte went after the Bulldogs forwards during the game.
Mixed form of Canterbury Bulldogs have questions being asked. Can Lachlan Galvin and co answer themAustralia· 2025-08-18
Naufahu Whyte has been praised by his skipper for leading the forward pack effectively.
Roosters, Dolphins, Sharks players charged after fiery fight nightAustralia· 2025-08-10
Tricolours’ forward duo Spencer Leniu and Naufahu Whyte were binned.
Four players sent to sin-bin before Sydney Roosters thrash Dolphins 64-12 on dramatic nightAustralia· 2025-08-09
Victor Radley nominated Naufahu Whyte as the player who impressed him most this year at Easts.
Sydney Roosters v Melbourne Storm odds, how to watch, team lists, newsAustralia· 2025-07-24Naufahu Whyte is recognized as a world-class prop this season.
Andrew Johns says playmakers are now protected species, and it’s make rugby league boringAustralia· 2025-07-23
The Roosters are prioritising extending Naufahu Whyte as part of their business decisions.
Behind the Cheese’s last hurrah in a ‘Roosters’ jerseyAustralia· 2025-05-08
Naufahu Whyte crashed over near the posts for the Roosters.
Warriors v Roosters: NZ Warriors beat Sydney Roosters to break seven-year droughtNew Zealand· 2025-03-21
Naufahu Whyte scored the opening try for the Roosters in the match.
Stars injured as Warriors end losing streak against RoostersAustralia· 2025-03-21
Naufahu Whyte is seen as a leading candidate to replace Spencer Leniu in the Roosters' lineup.
Angus Crichton ready for Sydney Roosters leadership roleAustralia· 2025-03-04
