Emmanuel Waine

Last updated
Manu Waine
Personal information
Full nameEmmanuel Waine
Born (1996-10-06) 6 October 1996 (age 28)
Jiwaka Province, Papua New Guinea
Height5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
Weight15 st 10 lb (100 kg)
Playing information
Position Second-row
Club
YearsTeamPldTGFGP
2021–22 PNG Hunters 2660024
2023–24 London Broncos 2330012
2025– Bradford Bulls 20000
2025(loan)Hunslet RLFC 10000
2025(loan)London Broncos 00000
2025(loan)Batley Bulldogs 00000
2025Salford Red Devils (loan)00000
Total5290036
Representative
YearsTeamPldTGFGP
2022– Papua New Guinea 30000
Source: [1] [2]
As of 21 August 2025

Emmanuel Waine (born 6 October 1996) is a Papua New Guinean professional rugby league footballer who plays as a second-row , lock and centre for Salford Red Devils in the Super League, on 1-month loan from the Bradford Bulls in the RFL Championship and Papua New Guinea at international level. [3]

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Career

Waine made his international debut for Papua New Guinea in their 24–14 victory over Fiji in the 2022 Pacific Test. [4] On 15 October 2023, Waine played in the London Broncos upset Million Pound Game victory over Toulouse Olympique. [5]

Bradford Bulls

On 16 August 2024 it was reported that he had signed for Bradford Bulls in the RFL Championship on a 2-year deal. [6]

Hunslet RLFC (loan)

On 8 March 2025 it was reported that he had signed for Hunslet RLFC in the RFL Championship on loan [7]

London Broncos (loan)

On 25 April 2025 it was reported that he had signed for London Broncos in the RFL Championship on short-term loan [8]

Batley Bulldogs (loan)

On 1 August 2025 it was reported that he had signed for Batley Bulldogs in the RFL Championship on loan [9]

Salford Red Devils (loan)

On 21 August 2025 it was reported that he had signed for Salford Red Devils in the Super League on 1-month loan [10]

References

  1. "Player Summary: Emmanuel Waine". Rugby League Records. Rugby League Record Keepers Club. Retrieved 6 September 2025.
  2. Rugby League Project
  3. "MEET THE PNG KUMULS DEBUTANTS – EMMANUEL WAINE". PNG Haus Bung. 2022-06-24. Retrieved 2022-06-28.
  4. "Papua New Guinea v Fiji". National Rugby League. Retrieved 2022-06-28.
  5. "Championship Grand Final: Toulouse 14–18 London Broncos – Capital club back in Super League". BBC Sport.
  6. Harry Williams (16 Aug 2024). "Bradford Bulls sign Emmanuel Waine from London Broncos". Telegraph & Argus. Retrieved 4 Oct 2024.
  7. Stephen Ibbetson (8 Mar 2025). "Hunslet sign Bradford Bulls duo as loan market remains key". Total RL.
  8. Ben Olawumi (25 Apr 2025). "Papua New Guinea international makes cross-Championship switch as loan confirmed". Love Rugby League. Retrieved 28 Apr 2025.
  9. Ben Olawumi (1 Aug 2025). "Championship club sign trio including Papua New Guinea international and Super League starlet". Love Rugby League.
  10. Ben Olawumi (21 Aug 2025). "Salford bolster squad as Papua New Guinea international makes Super League return". Love Rugby League.