Ata Hingano

Last updated

Ata Hingano
Ata Hingano.jpg
Personal information
Full nameMafoa'aeata Hingano [1]
Born (1997-03-11) 11 March 1997 (age 27)
Auckland, New Zealand
Height183 cm (6 ft 0 in)
Weight92 kg (14 st 7 lb)
Playing information
Position Five-eighth, Halfback, Hooker
Club
YearsTeamPldTGFGP
2016–17 New Zealand Warriors 151106
2018 Canberra Raiders 90000
2021 Salford Red Devils 51004
2022 Leigh Centurions 1840016
2022(loan)→ York City Knights 41004
2023– York Knights 38914020
Total891615050
Representative
YearsTeamPldTGFGP
2017–18 Tonga 829026
Source: [2]
As of 24 June 2024

Mafoa'aeata "Ata" Hingano (born 11 March 1997) is a Tonga international rugby league footballer who plays as a scrum-half , stand-off or hooker for the York Knights in the Betfred Championship.

Contents

He has played for the New Zealand Warriors and the Canberra Raiders in the NRL. Hingano also played for the Mackay Cutters in the Queensland Cup, trained with the North Queensland Cowboys in the National Rugby League, and played for Salford Red Devils in the Super League.

Background

Hingano was born in Auckland, New Zealand, and is of Tongan descent. [3] He attended Pakuranga College. [4]

Playing career

Early career

He played his junior rugby league for the Pakuranga Jaguars, before being signed by the New Zealand Warriors.

From 2014 to 2016, Hingano played for the New Zealand Warriors' NYC team. [5] [6] On 12 December 2014, he re-signed with the Warriors on a 2-year contract until the end of 2016. [7] In 2015 he also spent some time with the Warriors' NSW Cup team.

2016

In 2016, Hingano played for the Warriors at the 2016 Auckland Nines. [8] He also spent some time with the Warriors' Under-20's and Intrust Super Premiership NSW teams. [9] [10]

On 7 May, Hingano played at halfback for the Junior Kiwis against the Junior Kangaroos, scoring two tries in the Kiwis' 20–34 loss. [11] [12] In round 24 of the 2016 NRL season, he made his NRL debut for the Warriors against the North Queensland Cowboys, coming on at five eighth from the interchange bench. [13] [14]

2017

Hingano signed a three-year contract with the Warriors, until the end of the 2020 season. [15]

At the end of the year, he was selected to play for Tonga in the 2017 Rugby League World Cup. He was the starting halfback in every match of the tournament including their semi-final loss to England. [16]

2018

On 28 February 2018, Hingano was released by the New Zealand Warriors to join the Canberra Raiders. [17]

He also retained his place in the Tonga squad as halfback for their historic first Test match against the Australian Kangaroos on October 20, but left the field with a dislocated shoulder early in the match. [18]

2019

Hingano made no appearances for Canberra in the 2019 NRL season. Hingano instead played for Canberra's feeder club Mounties in the Canterbury Cup NSW competition. Hingano played for Mounties in their elimination final loss against Newtown at Campbelltown Stadium. [19] [20]

On 13 October, it was announced that Hingano had been released by Canberra. [21] However, it was later revealed that Hingano would remain with the club as part of the development squad in 2020, [22] before his release was once again confirmed two weeks later. [23]

On 16 December, he signed with the Mackay Cutters for the 2020 Queensland Cup season. [24]

2020

Hingano played just one game for the Cutters in 2020 before the season was canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. [25] In November, Hingano joined the North Queensland Cowboys for pre-season training on a train-and-trial deal ahead of the 2021 NRL season. [26]

2021

On 15 June 2021 it was reported that he had signed for Salford in the Super League. [27] On 19 November 2021 it was announced that Hingano had signed for Leigh in the Betfred Championship for the 2022 season. [28]

2022

On 10 July, Hingano scored two tries for Leigh in a 66-0 victory over Workington Town. [29] In July, Hingano joined RFL Championship side York RLFC on loan for the remainder of the season. This was later upgraded into a three-year permanent deal. [30]

Related Research Articles

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Junior Sa'u</span> New Zealand & Samoan rugby league player

Tafeaga Junior Sa'u is a professional New Zealand and Samoan rugby league player who plays as a centre for Old Glory DC in Major League Rugby (MLR). He also plays for the Keighley Cougars in RFL League 1. He previously played for New Zealand and Samoa at the international level.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Jordan Rapana</span> NZ, Maori & Cook Islands international rugby league footballer

Jordan Rapana is a professional rugby league footballer who plays as a winger for the Hull FC in the Super League. He has played for the New Zealand Māori, New Zealand and the Cook Islands at international level.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Leeson Ah Mau</span> New Zealand & Samoa international rugby league footballer

Leeson Ah Mau is a former professional rugby league footballer, who has represented both Samoa and New Zealand at international level.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Sam Mataora</span> Cook Islands international rugby league footballer

Sam Mataora is a Cook Island professional rugby league footballer. He played for the Canberra Raiders and Newcastle Knights in the National Rugby League. His positions were prop and second-row.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Kalifa Faifai Loa</span> NZ & Samoa international rugby league footballer

Kalifa Faifai Loa is a professional rugby league footballer who plays as a winger for the Townsville Blackhawks in the Queensland Cup. A New Zealand and Samoa international representative, he previously played for the North Queensland Cowboys, Gold Coast Titans and the St. George Illawarra Dragons. Switched codes in 2020 playing in the Townsville district rugby union for the Western Suburbs Dragons and scoring 14 tries in 14 games at full back

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Jason Taumalolo</span> New Zealand and Tonga international rugby league footballer

Vaai Taumalolo, better known by the nickname Jason, is a New Zealand professional rugby league footballer who plays as a lock forward for the North Queensland Cowboys in the National Rugby League (NRL). He has played for Tonga and New Zealand at international level.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Konrad Hurrell</span> Tonga international rugby league footballer

Konileti "Konrad" Hurrell is a Tongan professional rugby league footballer who plays as a centre for St Helens in the Super League and Tonga at international level.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Siliva Havili</span> NZ & Tonga international rugby league footballer

Siliva Havili is a professional rugby league footballer who plays as a hooker and lock for the South Sydney Rabbitohs in the National Rugby League (NRL). He has played for both Tonga and New Zealand at international level.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Mitch Cornish</span> Australian rugby league footballer

Mitch Cornish is an Australian former professional rugby league footballer who last played for the Sydney Roosters in the National Rugby League, as a five-eighth or halfback. He previously played for the Canberra Raiders.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Brenko Lee</span> Tonga international rugby league footballer (born 1995)

Brenko Lee is a Tonga international rugby league footballer who plays as a centre and winger in the National Rugby League (NRL).

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Zac Santo</span> Australian rugby league footballer

Zachary Santo is an Australian professional rugby league footballer who plays for Toulouse Olympique in the RFL Championship. He plays at fullback and wing, and formerly played for the Limoux Grizzlies, North Queensland Cowboys and the Canberra Raiders.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Tuimoala Lolohea</span> New Zealand and Tonga international rugby league footballer

Tuimoala Lolohea is a professional rugby league footballer who plays as a stand-off or fullback for the Huddersfield Giants in the Super League. He has played for both New Zealand and Tonga at international level.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Jeremy Hawkins</span> New Zealand rugby league footballer

Jeremy Hawkins is a New Zealand professional rugby league footballer who currently plays for Redcliffe Dolphins in the Queensland Cup. He plays at centre and wing and previously played for the Canberra Raiders.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Solomone Kata</span> New Zealand and Tonga dual coade international rugby footballer

Solomone Kata is a professional dual-code rugby footballer who plays as a centre for Premiership Rugby club Leicester Tigers and the Tonga national team.

The 2016 New Zealand Warriors season was the 22nd season in the club's history. Coached by Andrew McFadden and captained by Ryan Hoffman, the Warriors competed in the National Rugby League's 2016 Telstra Premiership and the 2016 NRL Auckland Nines tournament.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad</span> NZ, Maori & Cook Islands international rugby league footballer

Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad is a professional rugby league footballer from New Zealand who plays as a fullback for the New Zealand Warriors in the National Rugby League (NRL). He has played for the Cook Islands, New Zealand, and the New Zealand Māori at international level.

The 2017 New Zealand Warriors season was the 23rd season in the club's history. Coached by Stephen Kearney and captained by Roger Tuivasa-Sheck, the Warriors competed in the National Rugby League's 2017 Telstra Premiership. They also competed in the 2017 NRL Auckland Nines tournament.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Braden Hamlin-Uele</span> NZ & Samoa international rugby league footballer

Braden Hamlin-Uele is a professional rugby league footballer who plays as a prop for the Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks in the NRL. He has played for both Samoa and New Zealand at international level.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Simi Sasagi</span> New Zealand rugby league footballer

Nathanael "Simi" Sasagi is a New Zealand professional rugby league footballer who plays as a second-row forward for the Canberra Raiders in the National Rugby League (NRL).

Lavinia Tauhalaliku is a Tongan professional rugby league footballer who currently plays for the North Queensland Cowboys in the NRL Women's Premiership.

References

  1. ↑ NRL. "Mafoa'aeata Hingano - Warriors". Qa.warriors.kiwi. Archived from the original on 14 September 2016. Retrieved 21 August 2016.
  2. ↑ "Ata Hingano - Career Stats & Summary". Rugby League Project. 11 March 1997. Retrieved 1 September 2016.
  3. ↑ "Tonga excited by future with Andrew Johns". NRL.com. Retrieved 21 August 2016.
  4. ↑ "Ata boy. Hingano joins Warriors reserves - Times Live". Times.co.nz. 27 April 2016. Archived from the original on 22 August 2016. Retrieved 21 August 2016.
  5. ↑ "H". Nyc Database. Retrieved 21 August 2016.
  6. ↑ Tim Costello (16 August 2016). "LeagueUnlimited Holden Cup U20s NYC Teams - 2016 Round 24". League Unlimited. Retrieved 21 August 2016.
  7. ↑ Warriors.co.nz (12 December 2014). "New contracts for Fusitu'a and Hingano". Zero Tackle. Retrieved 21 August 2016.
  8. ↑ "Shaun Johnson, Tuivasa-Sheck to play at NRL Nines". nzherald.co.nz. 29 January 2016. Retrieved 29 January 2016.
  9. ↑ NRL. "VB NSW Cup Teams Rd 16". NSWRL. Retrieved 21 August 2016.
  10. ↑ NRL. "ISP and NYC teams named for 17th round - Warriors". Warriors.kiwi. Retrieved 21 August 2016.
  11. ↑ "Updated: Representative Round team lists". NRL.com. Archived from the original on 4 June 2016. Retrieved 24 May 2016.
  12. ↑ "NRL Match Centre 2016". Matchcentre.nrl.com. Retrieved 21 August 2016.
  13. ↑ "Updated team lists: Cowboys v Warriors". NRL.com. 28 February 2016. Retrieved 21 August 2016.
  14. ↑ NRL Digital Media. "NRL LATE MAIL | v Cowboys - Warriors". Warriors.kiwi. Archived from the original on 14 September 2016. Retrieved 21 August 2016.
  15. ↑ Media, NRL Digital. "[Signings] New deals for six" . Retrieved 15 June 2017.
  16. ↑ "Mark Geyer says Jason Taumalolo has changed the World Cup forever". news.com.au. 27 November 2017. Retrieved 1 June 2022.
  17. ↑ "Warriors Release Ata Hingano". NSW Rugby League. 28 February 2018. Retrieved 1 June 2022.
  18. ↑ "Mate Ma'a Tonga Names Squad For Test With Kangaroos". Raiders. 19 September 2018. Retrieved 1 June 2022.
  19. ↑ "Finals week 1". NSWRL.
  20. ↑ "Player profile". NSWRL.
  21. ↑ "Every club's squad, new deals and market moves for 2020 season". Fox Sports. 14 October 2019.
  22. ↑ "Raiders Pre-Season training squad: Semi Valemei added to NRL squad". raiders.com.au.
  23. ↑ "Matt Frawley returns to Raiders". raiders.com.au. 10 December 2019.
  24. ↑ "Cutters sign experienced international Hingano". 16 December 2019.
  25. ↑ "Norths Devils pip Mackay Cutters in a thriller". QRL. 14 March 2020.
  26. ↑ "Cutters coach happy for Cowboys to pluck playmaker from ISC". The Morning Bulletin. 26 November 2020.
  27. ↑ "Ata Hingano: Struggling Salford sign Tonga half-back until end of 2021 season". BBC Sport. 15 June 2021. Retrieved 16 June 2021.
  28. ↑ Darbyshire, Drew (19 November 2021). "Leigh snap up Tonga star Ata Hingano from Salford". LoveRugbyLeague. Retrieved 19 November 2021.
  29. ↑ "Nene Macdonald hat-trick in Leigh's big win at Workington". www.leighjournal.co.uk.
  30. ↑ "Tonga ace Ata Hingano commits his long-term future to York". www.loverugbyleague.com.
This page is based on this Wikipedia article
Text is available under the CC BY-SA 4.0 license; additional terms may apply.
Images, videos and audio are available under their respective licenses.