Moses Leo

Moses Leo

Date of birth	(1997-08-11) 11 August 1997 (age 28)
Place of birth	Auckland, New Zealand
Height	1.88 m (6 ft 2 in)
Weight	95 kg (209 lb; 14 st 13 lb)
School	Westlake Boys High School
Rugby union career
Position(s) Wing Senior career Years Team Apps (Points) 2021–2024 North Harbour 18 (45) Correct as of 19 November 2024 National sevens team Years Team Comps 2022–2024 New Zealand Correct as of 21 July 2024
Rugby league career
Playing information
Club Years Team Pld T G FG P 2025– Melbourne Storm 2 0 0 0 0
Source: RLP As of 13 April 2025
Medal record Men's rugby sevens Representing   New Zealand Commonwealth Games 2022 Birmingham Team competition Rugby World Cup Sevens 2022 Cape Town Team competition

Moses Leo (born 11 August 1997) is a New Zealand rugby league footballer who plays for the Melbourne Storm in the National Rugby League (NRL).

He formerly played professional rugby union for National Provincial Championship club North Harbour and the New Zealand national sevens team.

International career

Leo was named in the All Blacks Sevens squad for the 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham. ^{[1] [2]} He won a bronze medal at the event. ^{[3] [4]} He made the squad for the Rugby World Cup Sevens in Cape Town and won a silver medal after his side lost to Fiji in the gold medal final. ^{[5] [6] [7] [8] [9]}

In 2024, he represented New Zealand at the Paris Olympics. ^{[10] [11]}

Rugby league career

On 20 September 2024, it was announced Leo had signed a two-year contract with NRL side Melbourne Storm from 2026 onward. ^[12] On 19 November 2024, it was announced New Zealand Rugby had granted Leo an early release from his contract, and the Storm announced his contract would now commence in 2025. ^[13]

Leo made his senior rugby league debut playing at centre for the North Sydney Bears (who are affiliated with the Melbourne Storm) in a NSW Cup match against the St George Illawarra Dragons on 29 March 2025. He was a surprise selection for the Storm a week later, making his NRL debut for Melbourne in their 48–24 win over the Manly Warringah Sea Eagles at 4 Pines Park. ^[14]

References

1. "Rugby Sevens teams named for Commonwealth Games". allblacks.com. 29 June 2022. Retrieved 4 July 2022.
2. "Experienced New Zealand sevens squads revealed for Commonwealth Games". Stuff . 29 June 2022. Retrieved 4 July 2022.
3. McConnell, Lynn (1 August 2022). "Double bronze for New Zealand Sevens sides in Birmingham". allblacks.com. Retrieved 5 August 2022.
4. "NZ Sevens sides bounce back to win bronze medals". 1 News. 1 August 2022. Retrieved 5 August 2022.
5. "NZ squads named for Rugby World Cup Sevens". The New Zealand Herald . 31 August 2022. Retrieved 17 September 2022.
6. "New Zealand Sevens teams named for Rugby World Cup Sevens in Cape Town". allblacks.com. 31 August 2022. Retrieved 17 September 2022.
7. Julian, Adam (12 September 2022). "New Zealand sides scoop silver in Cape Town". allblacks.com. Retrieved 22 September 2022.
8. "NZ Sevens come up short, losing World Cup finals in Cape Town". 1 News. 12 September 2022. Retrieved 22 September 2022.
9. Wilson, Sam (11 September 2022). "Recap: New Zealand's men and women beaten in Rugby World Cup Sevens finals in Cape Town". Stuff . Retrieved 22 September 2022.
10. "Rugby Sevens teams named for Paris Olympics". allblacks.com. 21 June 2024. Retrieved 26 July 2024.
11. "New Zealand - Rugby Sevens Olympic Games Paris 2024". www.world.rugby. 2024. Retrieved 27 July 2024.
12. "Moses Leo to join Melbourne Storm". Melbourne Storm. 20 September 2024. Retrieved 19 November 2024.
13. "Moses Leo to join Storm early". Melbourne Storm. 18 November 2024. Retrieved 19 November 2024.
14. Bailey, Scott (7 April 2025). "Ex-Sevens star Leo relishes league return with Storm". Yahoo News. Sydney, New South Wales. Retrieved 7 April 2025.

External links

• NZ Rugby History profile
• Moses Leo at ItsRugby.co.uk
• Moses Leo at Olympics.com
• Moses Leo at the New Zealand Olympic Committee
• Moses Leo at AllBlacks.com
• Melbourne Storm profile