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Get to know...Jeremiah Mata'utia

Find out more about Leeds Rhinos' latest recruit: Jeremiah Mata'utia


Factfile

Name: Jeremiah Mata'utia

Age: 21

Place of Birth: Otahuhu, NZ

Clubs played for: Townsville Blackhawks (2023), Mackay Cutters (2024-25)

Junior Clubs: Otara Scorpions

Position: Prop

Queensland Cup Debut: Vs Mackay Cutters (R19, 29th July 2023)


Career so far: Club

  • Born in New Zealand and played his junior rugby at Otara Scorpions, Mata'utia was recruited by North Queensland Cowboys and moved to Australia in 2022 to join the club's youth ranks.
  • As part of his development in the Cowboys system, he played rugby for Townsville Blackhawks' junior ranks and at Kirwan State High School, where he became a stand out player in their 2022 side. During the 2023 season, he balanced his time between the club's Under-21s and Hostplus Cup side, notably securing back to back Hastings Deering Colts Grand Final titles for the club as he started and scored in the 40-0 win over Brisbane Tigers.
  • He played twice for Christian Quabba's Hostplus Cup side as they finished twelfth in the 2023 campaign. Debuting against Mackay Cutters in a 46-6 final score, he also came off the bench against Central Queensland and Burleigh Bears.

  • 2024 saw the forward move to Mackay Cutters, where he broke into the squad in round nine for the Cutters' clash against Burleigh Bears. His first season at the club saw Mata'utia play eight games mostly off the bench.  
  • Ahead of the 2025 season, Mata'utia was given the opportunity to feature for the Cowboys senior side for the first time during the Pre-Season Challenge. He was named on the bench against the Dolphins.
  • He spent the season back at Mackay Cutters though, featuring 18 times for Adam Cuthbertson's side as they finished 12th in the final standings. He made three starts against the Seagulls. Magpies and Clydesdale, plus he was a try scorer against Norths Devils in round 10 in a tight 24-22 defeat.

Career in numbers

At Townsville

3 Appearances

1 Try

7 Tackle Breaks

302 metres

23 tackles


At Mackay

26 Appearances

1 Try

53 Tackle Breaks

2,176 metres

364 tackles

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