Matekino Gray
2nd Row
Player Bio
- Height:
- 175 cm
- Date of Birth:
- 16 March 2005
- Weight:
- 75 kg
- Birthplace:
- Whangamata, NZ
- Age:
- 20
- Nickname:
- Matadz
- Debut Club:
- Gold Coast Titans Women
- Date:
- 17 August 2024
- Opposition:
- North Queensland Cowboys Women
- Round:
- 4
- Previous Club:
- Gold Coast Titans Women
- Junior Club:
- Tweed Heads Seagulls
- Biography:
Whangamatā-born, Rotorua-raised Matekino Gray was signed in September last year for 2025 and 2026 with a club option for 2027.
She played rugby union while she was at Rotorua Girls’ High School as well as some rugby league before moving to Australia when she was 16.
Attending Marsden State High School in Logan City, Brisbane, Gray played for the Tweed Seagulls and Burleigh Bears earning selection in the Queensland 19s in 2023 and again in 2024.
She made the first of her four NRLW appearances with the Gold Coast Titans against the North Queensland Cowboys in round four in 2024.
Head coach Ron Griffiths said of Gray's signing: “When discussing the possibility of returning home Matekino showed maturity beyond her years.
“She spoke with great pride about the opportunity to help develop pathways for players in New Zealand.
“A tough defender who will forge a path for those to follow, she is destined for a magnificent NRLW career. After watching eight minutes of Matekino playing we knew she was a Warrior.”
Of her move to the Warriors, Gray said: “When i was approached by Ron I was immediately super excited about this opportunity.
“Then we got to talking and I found out about the potential pathways for young wāhine in New Zealand. That really resonated with me as I had to struggle finding a good pathway to play footy growing up.
“We as family have always been strong in following the Wahs like most of the population from New Zealand.
“I’m really grateful and so excited to soak up all the knowledge in the squad. Ron has already got two titles under his belt and he has shown his dedication and skill set in the game so it will be exciting to see what the future holds for the Warriors in the NRLW.”
Career
- Appearances
- 12
- Tries
- 0
2025 Season
- Appearances
- 8
Scoring
- Tries
- 0
Attack
- Line Breaks
- 0
- Line Break Assists
- 0
Passing
- Offloads
- 0
Defence
- Tackles Made
- 133
- Tackle Efficiency
-
Running Metres
- Average Running Metres
- 51
- Total Running Metres
- 408
Fantasy
- Total Points
- 169
- Average Points
- 21.1
2025 Season - By Round
| Round | Opponent | Score | Position | Minutes Played | Tries | Goals | 1 Point Field Goals | 2 Point Field Goals | Points | Try Assists | Linebreaks | Tackle Breaks | Post Contact Metres | Offloads | Receipts | Tackles Made | Missed Tackles | Total Running Metres | Hit Up Running Metres | Kick Return Metres | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Roosters | Lost | 30 - 6 | Interchange | 23 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | 11 | - | 4 | 16 | 1 | 32 | 22 | 9 |
| 2 | Eels | Won | 14 - 0 | Interchange | 23 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | 12 | - | 4 | 19 | 2 | 26 | 26 | - |
| 3 | Knights | Lost | 36 - 20 | Interchange | 38 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | 35 | - | 8 | 21 | 1 | 77 | 52 | 25 |
| 4 | Titans | Lost | 10 - 20 | Prop | 30 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 2 | 24 | - | 5 | 22 | 1 | 48 | 48 | - |
| 6 | Bulldogs | Won | 6 - 34 | Interchange | 31 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 6 | 40 | - | 8 | 15 | 1 | 76 | 59 | 17 |
| 7 | Raiders | Lost | 16 - 20 | 2nd Row | 22 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 10 | - | 3 | 7 | - | 17 | 17 | - |
| 10 | Broncos | Lost | 6 - 26 | Prop | 35 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | 29 | - | 8 | 19 | 2 | 54 | 54 | - |
| 11 | Wests Tigers | Won | 6 - 44 | Prop | 37 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 2 | 35 | - | 7 | 14 | - | 75 | 75 | - |
Career By Season
| Year | Played | Won | Lost | Drawn | Win % | Tries | Goals | 1 Point Field Goals | 2 Point Field Goals | Points | Linebreaks | Offloads | Tackles Made | Missed Tackles | Tackle Efficiency | Total Running Metres | Average Running Metres | Kick Return Metres | Total Points | Average Points | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titans | 2024 | 4 | 1 | 3 | - | 25% | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 62 | 3 | 95.38% | 98 | 24.00 | - | 65 | 16.2 |
| Warriors | 2025 | 8 | 3 | 5 | - | 38% | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 133 | 8 | 94.33% | 408 | 51.00 | 52 | 169 | 21.1 |
Career Overall
| Year Start | Year End | Played | Won | Lost | Drawn | Win % | Tries | Goals | 1 Point Field Goals | 2 Point Field Goals | Points | Linebreaks | Offloads | Tackles Made | Missed Tackles | Tackle Efficiency | Total Running Metres | Average Running Metres | Kick Return Metres | Total Points | Average Points | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titans | 2024 | 2024 | 4 | 1 | 3 | - | 25% | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 62 | 3 | 95.38% | 98 | 24.00 | - | 65 | 16.2 |
| Warriors | 2025 | 2025 | 8 | 3 | 5 | - | 38% | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 133 | 8 | 94.33% | 408 | 51.00 | 52 | 169 | 21.1 |
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