Naufahu Whyte
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 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 colours
Australia· 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· 2025-07-24
Naufahu 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
