Nathaniel Peteru (born 1 January 1992) is a New Zealand professional
rugby league footballer who last played as a and 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.
Background
Peteru was born in
Auckland, New Zealand, and is of Samoan descent
Playing career
Peteru played junior rugby league for the
Glenora Bears in the
Auckland Rugby League
The Auckland Rugby League (ARL) is the governing body for the sport of rugby league in the Auckland Region of New Zealand. It is responsible for rugby league in the region, including both club and school rugby league. It began in 1910 when the fi ...
competition.
Early career
In 2010, Peteru was a part of the Brisbane Broncos'
National Youth Competition (NYC) squad, but did not play in a game. In 2011, he returned to New Zealand to play with the
New Zealand Warriors and played for their NYC team in 2011 and 2012. In 2013, he moved on to the Warriors'
New South Wales Cup team, the
Auckland Vulcans.
Gold Coast
On 21 February 2015, he re-signed with the Warriors on a one-year contract. However, on 6 July 2015, he was released to the
Gold Coast Titans mid-season effective immediately on a -year contract.
In round 18 of the
2015 NRL season
The 2015 NRL season was the 108th season of professional rugby league in Australia and the 18th season of the National Rugby League in Australia and New Zealand. The season started in New Zealand with the annual Auckland Nines, which was followed ...
, Peteru made his NRL debut for the Titans against the
Manly Warringah Sea Eagles. He scored a try in his debut.
Peteru also played for the
Burleigh Bears in the
Queensland Cup whilst signed to the Gold Coast titans
Leeds Rhinos
On 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." It was announced in October 2019, Leeds Rhinos agreed to release Nathaniel Peteru a year early to allow him to pursue other opportunities.
Hull Kingston Rovers
On 11 Mar 2020 it was announced that Peteru had signed a deal until the end of season with
Hull Kingston Rovers.
Leigh Centurions
On 7 Nov 2020 it was announced that Peteru would join the
Leigh Centurions
The Leigh Leopards are a professional rugby league club based in Leigh, Greater Manchester, England, who compete in the Betfred Super League.
The club was founded in 1878, and is one of the original twenty-two clubs that formed the Northern R ...
for the 2021 season.
Huddersfield Giants (Loan)
On 11 Jul 2021 it was reported that he had signed for
Huddersfield Giants in the
Super League
The Super League (officially known as the Betfred Super League due to sponsorship from Betfred and legally known as Super League Europe), is the top-level of the British rugby league system. At present the league consists of twelve teams, of wh ...
on season-long loan
References
External links
Leeds Rhinos profileSL profile
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1992 births
Living people
Auckland rugby league team players
Burleigh Bears players
Featherstone Rovers players
Glenora Bears players
Gold Coast Titans players
Huddersfield Giants players
Hull Kingston Rovers players
Leeds Rhinos players
Leigh Leopards players
New Zealand rugby league players
New Zealand sportspeople of Cook Island descent
Rugby league players from Auckland
Rugby league props