Marata impressed playing for Aorere College in Auckland’s inaugural College Rugby League First XIII competition last year.
- Name:
- Marata Niukore
- Date of Birth:
- 29/07/96
- Height:
- 188cm
- Weight:
- 95 kg
- Nationality:
- New Zealand
- Junior Club:
- Aorere College
- Signed From:
- Howick Hornets
- Position:
- Centre
- Second Row
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He trialled with the Sydney Roosters’ SG Ball side but returned home to join the Howick Hornets in Auckland’s Fox Memorial premiership.
He was called in for his Vodafone Junior Warriors debut against Penrith in June. He scored a try that day playing in the centres but has since been used in the second row. He has scored four tries in 12 games.
In July 2015 he signed a 2 year deal with the Warriors.
- 2014 - Junior Kiwis
- 2015 - Debuts for Warriors U20
- 2015 - Signed for 2 years