Maea David


Maea David is a New Zealand rugby union coach and former professional rugby league footballer who played professionally in England and Australia.

Playing career

David played in the Canterbury Rugby League competition for the Papanui Tigers and made his Canterbury début in 1992. He also made the Kiwi Colts that year. David made the 1993 New Zealand national rugby league team trials but did not make the final squad. He played for the Canterbury Country Cardinals in the inaugural Lion Red Cup.
In 1994 he signed with Hull FC, and moved to England.
He spent the 1996 and 1997 seasons with the Illawarra Steelers, playing in 11 first grade matches.
David then returned to Hull for 1998's Super League III season.
David also played for Featherstone Rovers and Doncaster Dragons

Later years

David joined the Hull RUFC, playing for the club before becoming the backs coach under former teammate, Tevita Vaikona.