Sione Mata’utia

‘Oh I Wanna Dance With Sione!’ 🕺

Mata’utia joined St.Helens November 2020 and has proven himself to be one of Super League’s finest forwards, showcasing his powerful running and strong defensive work, alongside his versatility to play anywhere in the pack or even at centre.

Mata’utia’s professional career began with NRL club Newcastle Knights where he came through their junior ranks to make his senior debut in 2014. Later that year Sione would become the youngest player to ever represent Australia at just 18 years and 129 days of age in the first of his three test appearances for the Kangaroos. Further honours would include an appearance for Samoa and for the World All Stars too.

In his debut campaign with Saints, he unfortunately missed out on the Challenge Cup Final win at Wembley but helped secure his first Super League title at Old Trafford, and followed it up with another championship winners ring in 2022.

In February 2023, Mata’utia was part of the historic World Club Challenge victory over Penrith Panthers, bringing back to the UK the Saints’ third world title in its history.