Former captain Roger Tuivasa-Sheck is re-joining the One New Zealand Warriors in 2024 after signing a three-year contract to the end of the 2026 NRL season.
The One New Zealand Warriors granted Tuivasa-Sheck’s request for an early release to switch to rugby union late in the 2021 season but the club has today announced his return to rugby league for a second term with his hometown club.
“It’s hugely exciting knowing Roger is coming back to us, back to his home at Mount Smart Stadium,” said One New Zealand Warriors CEO Cameron George.
“When he went to rugby union he did so knowing he was always welcome back here if he wished to return to rugby league. We couldn’t be more delighted it’s happening.
“He’s popular with the players and a real fan favourite. It’s going to be so good seeing him back in our jersey.”
When Tuivasa-Sheck switched to rugby union he had made 111 appearances for the Warriors from 2016-2021 with his career tally standing at 195 games. He had also played 20 Tests for the Kiwis.
When he went to rugby union he did so knowing he was always welcome back here if he wished to return to rugby league. We couldn’t be more delighted it’s happening.
Cameron George One New Zealand Warriors CEO
“Roger is such a high-quality person and leader who will add another layer to our squad with his enthusiasm, experience, skill and professionalism,” said Andrew McFadden, the club’s general manager recruitment, pathways and development.
“He’ll be a tremendous mentor for our younger players while he’ll also bring in a fresh perspective after spending time in rugby union.”
One New Zealand Warriors head coach Andrew Webster is looking forward to renewing his relationship with Tuivasa-Sheck.
“Roger came to the club in my second season as an assistant coach in 2016 and he had a huge impact on the squad,” said Webster.
“That first year was cut short by his ACL injury but it was brilliant working with him. I’m super excited knowing he’s coming back to the club.”
George said the club won’t be adding further comment to the signing announcement to enable Tuivasa-Sheck to focus on his rugby union commitments for the rest of the year.
- In 2021 Tuivasa-Sheck became only the second player after Simon Mannering to lead the One New Zealand Warriors in 100 matches.
- He was the first Warriors player to win the coveted Dally M Medal in 2018 and he was honoured with the top international player award – the Golden Boot – in 2019.
- He is the only player to win the One New Zealand Warriors’ player of the year accolade in three consecutive seasons (2017, 2018 and 2019).
- Tuivasa-Sheck’s switch to rugby union saw him make his Test debut for the All Blacks last year before adding two more appearances.
ROGER TUIVASA-SHECK |
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| Date of birth | June 05, 1993 |
| Birthplace | Apia, Samoa |
| Junior club | Otahuhu Leopards (Auckland) |
| Position | Utility |
| Height | 182cm |
| Weight | 96kg |
| NRL debut | Sydney Roosters v Gold Coast, Allianz Stadium, July 27, 2012 (Round 21) |
| One New Zealand Warriors debut | v Wests Tigers, Campbelltown Sports Stadium, Sydney, March 5, 2016 (Rd 1) |
| One New Zealand Warriors No | 203 |
| NRL career | 195 appearances, 2012-2021 Sydney Roosters: 84 games, 2012-2015 One New Zealand Warriors: 111 games, 2016- 2021 |
| NRL points | 234 points (58 tries, one goal) Sydney Roosters: 120 points (30 tries) One New Zealand Warriors: 114 (28 tries, one goal) |
| Representative honours | 20 Tests for Kiwis, 2013-2019 |
| Rugby union career | |
| Representative honours | 3 Tests for All Blacks, 2022; 1 appearance for All Blacks XV, 2022 |
| All Black No | 1204 |
| Super Rugby career | 15 appearances for Blues, 2022-2023 |
| Super Rugby points | 10 points (2 tries) |
| NPC career | 6 games for Auckland, 2022 |
| NPC points | 4 points (1 try) |
