Nathaniel Peteru (born 1 January 1992) is a New Zealand professional rugby league footballer who last played as a prop and second-row forward for the Leigh Leopards in the Betfred Super League. He previously played for the Gold Coast Titans in the NRL, and for Hull Kingston Rovers and the Leeds Rhinos in the Super League.
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| Full name | Nathaniel Peteru | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Born | 1 January 1992 Auckland, New Zealand | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 17 st 9 lb (112 kg)[1] | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Position | Prop, Second-row | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Background
editPeteru was born in Auckland, New Zealand, and is of Samoan descent [4]
Playing career
editPeteru played junior rugby league for the Glenora Bears in the Auckland Rugby League competition.
Early career
editIn 2010, Peteru was a part of the Brisbane Broncos' National Youth Competition (NYC) squad, but did not play in a game.[5][6] In 2011, he returned to New Zealand to play with the New Zealand Warriors and played for their NYC team in 2011 and 2012.[7] In 2013, he moved on to the Warriors' New South Wales Cup team, the Auckland Vulcans.[8][9]
Gold Coast
editOn 21 February 2015, he re-signed with the Warriors on a one-year contract.[10] However, on 6 July 2015, he was released to the Gold Coast Titans mid-season effective immediately on a 1+1⁄2-year contract.[11]
In round 18 of the 2015 NRL season, Peteru made his NRL debut for the Titans against the Manly Warringah Sea Eagles.[12][13] He scored a try in his debut.[14]
Peteru also played for the Burleigh Bears in the Queensland Cup whilst signed to the Gold Coast titans [15]
Leeds Rhinos
editOn 27 September 2017, the Leeds Rhinos announced the signing of Peteru on a three-year contract, starting with the 2018 season. Rhinos coach Brian McDermott said: "Nathaniel is someone we have been keeping an eye on for a while and the opportunity arose to bring him over for next season. He is an impressive individual who spoke passionately to us about his commitment to the Rhinos and what he wants to achieve in his own game and with the Rhinos."[16] It was announced in October 2019, Leeds Rhinos agreed to release Nathaniel Peteru a year early to allow him to pursue other opportunities.[17]
Hull Kingston Rovers
editOn 11 Mar 2020 it was announced that Peteru had signed a deal until the end of season with Hull Kingston Rovers.[18]
Leigh Centurions
editOn 7 Nov 2020 it was announced that Peteru would join the Leigh Centurions for the 2021 season.[19]
Huddersfield Giants (Loan)
editOn 11 Jul 2021 it was reported that he had signed for Huddersfield Giants in the Super League on season-long loan[20]
References
edit- ^ "sign Warriors forward". Titans.com.au. Retrieved 13 July 2015.
- ^ loverugbyleague
- ^ "Nathaniel Peteru - Career Stats & Summary". Rugby League Project. 1 January 1992. Retrieved 2 July 2016.]
- ^ "Cook Islands name their squad to take on NZ". NRL.com. 23 September 2011. Retrieved 22 July 2015.
- ^ "Mark the Ear Oberhardt Gives the Lowdown on Sport". Couriermail.com.au. Retrieved 20 August 2015.
- ^ "Moses to debut in centres | Ipswich Queensland Times". Qt.com.au. 12 February 2010. Retrieved 20 August 2015.
- ^ "P". Nyc Database. Retrieved 13 July 2015.
- ^ "2013 Squad - AUCKLAND VULCANS". Fox Sports Pulse. Retrieved 13 July 2015.
- ^ "NSW CUP: Wyong 20, Vulcans 38". Warriors.com.au. Retrieved 13 July 2015.
- ^ "Propping duo signed for 2015 | NRL". Zero Tackle. Retrieved 13 July 2015.
- ^ "Titans sign Warriors forward | NRL". Zero Tackle. Retrieved 13 July 2015.
- ^ "Late changes to both teams". Titans.com.au. Retrieved 13 July 2015.
- ^ "Updated: Round 18 NRL team lists". NRL.com. Retrieved 13 July 2015.
- ^ "Manly cut loose in Titans demolition". NRL.com. Retrieved 13 July 2015.
- ^ Gold Coast Titans recall prop Nate Peteru to go head-to-head with Queensland enforcer Nate Myles goldcoastbulletin.com.au, 17 May 2017
- ^ "Leeds Rhinos sign Nathaniel Peteru from Gold Coast Titans". Skysports.com. 27 September 2017. Retrieved 19 October 2017.
- ^ "PETERU TO LEAVE THE RHINOS". leedsrhinos.com. 28 October 2019. Retrieved 28 October 2019.
- ^ "Hull KR end prop search with signing of former Leeds Rhinos forward Nathaniel Peteru - Hull Live".
- ^ "Leigh Centurions sign Nathaniel Peteru". www.rugby-league.com. 7 November 2020. Retrieved 24 December 2020.
- ^ "Leigh confirm player-swap deals with Huddersfield". Love Rugby League. 11 July 2021. Retrieved 11 July 2021.
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