Marata Niukore departing for new club at end of 2026 season - Warriors
Experienced second rower Marata Niukore leaving One New Zealand Warriors at end of season.
www.warriors.kiwiHere are the latest reports I can share based on recent news:
- Marata Niukore has been linked with a move to the Newcastle Knights, with reports confirming a three-year contract through 2029. This would see him join the Knights for the 2027 season onward and bolster their forward pack. [citation: Newcastle Knights article, 2026-04-12]
- Simultaneously, Niukore’s current club at the time, the New Zealand Warriors, indicated he would depart at the end of the 2026 season to continue his NRL career in Australia. This outlines a transition period in 2026 before his move to Newcastle becomes official. [citation: Warriors press release, 2026-04-12]
If you’d like, I can pull the direct links and summarize each article in more detail, or monitor for any official club announcements to confirm signing dates and contract specifics.