Chris Satae


Tevita Chris Satae is a Tongan professional rugby league footballer who plays as a or forward for Hull F.C. in the Betfred Super League.
Satae played for the New Zealand Warriors in the NRL.

Background

Satae was born in Tofoa, Tonga.

Early career

After playing rugby league at St Paul's College, Satae signed with the Penrith Panthers and played in their 2012 National Youth Competition side. Satae also played rugby union for the Ponsonby Rugby Club.
Satae played in the Auckland Rugby League competition for the Glenora Bears and the Point Chevalier Pirates. He represented the Akarana Falcons and the New Zealand Residents in 2016.

Playing career

He then signed with the New Zealand Warriors and played in their 2017 Intrust Super Premiership NSW side. On 31 March 2017 his contract was upgraded to a NRL squad contract.
Later that year, In Round 20 of the 2017 NRL season, Satae made his NRL debut for the New Zealand Warriors against the North Queensland Cowboys.
On 5 August 2019, it was announced that Satae was granted a release effective immediately from the remainder of his contract, to take up a contract in Super League