Warriors Second Rower Marata Niukore Set for Newcastle Move
Warriors second rower Marata Niukore will return to Australia at the end of the 2026 season, signing a multi-year deal with the Newcastle Knights.
By: AXL Media
Published: Apr 13, 2026, 5:49 AM EDT
Source: RNZ Pacific

End of an Era in Auckland
The 29-year-old New Zealand and Cook Islands international is currently off-contract at the end of the 2026 campaign. Niukore famously returned to the Warriors in 2023 on a four-year deal following a successful stint with the Parramatta Eels.
Career Milestones:
Total NRL Appearances: 161 matches.
Warriors Appearances: 65 matches (including the recent victory over the Melbourne Storm).
International Experience: Represented both the Kiwis (NZ) and the Cook Islands.
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