Marata Niukore


Marata Niukore is a Cook Islands international rugby league footballer who plays as a for the Parramatta Eels in the NRL.

Background

Niukore was born in Auckland, New Zealand.

Career

He started his career with the New Zealand Warriors Under 20s before being signed by the Parramatta Eels until the end of 2018 and playing for Wentworthville Magpies in the NSW Cup. Niukore made a total of 40 appearances for Wentworthville over 2 seasons. He represented the Cook Islands against Papua New Guinea in 2017.
In Round 11 2018, Niukore made his NRL debut for Parramatta against the New Zealand Warriors.
Niukore ended the 2018 season for Parramatta with 14 appearances for the club as The Eels endured a horror season on and off the field claiming its 14th wooden spoon.
In Round 1 2019, Niukore started at second-row for Parramatta scoring his first NRL try against the Penrith Panthers in a 20–12 win.
On November 4 2019, it was announced that Niukore had signed a three-year deal to remain at Parramatta until the end of the 2022 season.

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