1. Paterika Vaivai was born on 14 February 1992 and is a Samoan professional rugby league footballer who plays for New Zealand Warriors in their New South Wales Cup side and for the Te Atatu Roosters in the Auckland Rugby League competition.
12 Facts About Paterika Vaivai
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Paterika Vaivai previously played for the Newcastle Knights and Gold Coast Titans in the National Rugby League, and the Leigh Centurions in the Championship.
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Paterika Vaivai played his junior rugby league for the Bay Roskill Vikings in the Auckland Rugby League's Sharman Cup, before being signed by the Melbourne Storm.
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Paterika Vaivai was a part of their NYC squad but didn't play a game.
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Paterika Vaivai played for the Knights' NYC team in 2012, winning the Knights' NYC Coach's Award, before graduating to the Knights' New South Wales Cup team in 2013.
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In round 9 of the 2014 NRL season, Paterika Vaivai made his NRL debut for Newcastle against the Penrith Panthers.
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Paterika Vaivai went on to play five more games in 2015, but at the end of the season, was released a year early from his Newcastle contract, due to being arrested for allegedly taking part in what was reported as an out-of-control brawl.
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In 2016, Paterika Vaivai joined the Burleigh Bears in the Queensland Cup.
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Paterika Vaivai played ten NRL games for the Gold Coast club in the 2017 season.
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In 2022 Paterika Vaivai signed with the Te Atatu Roosters playing eight matches for them.
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Paterika Vaivai resigned in 2023 but has played in the New Zealand Warriors New South Wales Cup side and as a result was only able to play for Te Atatu three times with seven appearances for the NSW Cup side.
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Paterika Vaivai re-signed with the Te Atatu club again in 2024 being responsible for training the side and played in their debut win over Richmond on April 6.