York Knights have added to their squad with the signing of Toa Mata’afa until the end of 2026

Wednesday, 7 May 2025 17:05

By Alexander Chadwick @thisisyo1

Toa Mata’afa, Photo: North Sydney District Rugby League Football Club

The Samoan back can cover at full-back, winger or centre, and he joins York after two seasons playing in France, most recently with FC Lezignan after initially joining Baroudeur de Pia.

The 28 year-old previously played for North Sydney Bears in the New South Wales Cup.

York Knights head coach, Mark Applegarth said: "He's a player we've been monitoring for a month or two. He can fill in any of the positions in the back five.

"He's a real handful, a real unit. He's got some good skill on him, a really intelligent footballer.

"I'm sure he'll quickly become a fan favourite."

Mata’afa is available for Sunday’s Betfred Championship match against Hunslet at the LNER Community Stadium.

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