Patricia Maliepo
Five-Eighth
Player Bio
- Height:
- 175 cm
- Date of Birth:
- 13 March 2003
- Weight:
- 82 kg
- Birthplace:
- Auckland, NZ
- Age:
- 23
- Nickname:
- -
- Debut Club:
- New Zealand Warriors Women
- Date:
- 06 July 2025
- Opposition:
- Sydney Roosters Women
- Round:
- 1
- Previous Club:
- -
- Junior Club:
- Marist (rugby union)
- Biography:
Patricia Maliepo became the last rugby union international to switch codes after signing a one-year deal to join the Warriors in April.
The 22-year-old 10-Test Black Fern was confirmed as the club's 23rd squad member just days after helping the Blues win the Super Rugby Aupiki title for the second straight year.
Primarily a first five-eighth, Maliepo is one of a number of rugby union players signed to join the Warriors led by Black Ferns Michaela Brake (née Blyde), Tysha Ikenasio and Shakira Baker.
Educated at Edgewater College and Southern Cross Campus, the prodigious Maliepo was a 16-year-old student when she made her debut for Auckland in the Farah Palmer Cup in 2019.
Maliepo had the distinction of playing for the Blues in the first-ever women’s Super Rugby match against the Chiefs in 2021 before she made her Black Ferns Test debut against England later that year as an 18-year-old.
Of her signing, head coach Ron Griffiths said: “We are excited to have Patricia joining our whānau.
“She has an exceptional skill set, equally adept with her running, kicking and passing game. She also has wonderful vision and we are looking forward to her developing playing an instinctive game with the freedom to do so.”
On her decision to join the Warriors, Maliepo said: “I’ve seen girls move out of rugby union into rugby league and I’ve always wanted (to do it) but never thought it would come this early.
“Ever since I got a call from Ron I’ve been excited. I’m really excited for the new change and the new challenges.
“I felt the timing was right when Ron reached out to me. The vibe he gave me wasn’t one full of bull.
“I don’t think I’ve ever come across a coach who approached me and spoke to me in a way that changed my whole perspective of being in a new environment.”
Career
- Appearances
- 20
- Tries
- 7
2026 Season
- Appearances
- 11
Scoring
- Tries
- 3
- Goals
- 13
Kicking
- Forced Drop Outs
- 2
- Average Kicking Metres
- 129
- Goal Conversion Rate
-
Attack
- Try Assists
- 6
- Line Break Assists
- 3
Passing
- Offloads
- 6
- Receipts
- 550
Defence
- Tackles Made
- 170
- Tackle Efficiency
-
Running Metres
- Average Running Metres
- 59
- Total Running Metres
- 658
Fantasy
- Total Points
- 380
- Average Points
- 34.6
2026 Season - By Round
| Round | Opponent | Score | Position | Minutes Played | Tries | Goals | 1 Point Field Goals | 2 Point Field Goals | Points | Kicking Metres | Forced Drop Outs | 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 | Bulldogs | Won | 32 - 10 | Halfback | 70 | 1 | 2 | - | - | 8 | 238 | 1 | - | 1 | 5 | 35 | 2 | 57 | 17 | 4 | 90 | - | 9 |
| 2 | Raiders | Lost | 42 - 16 | Halfback | 70 | - | 2 | - | - | 4 | 302 | - | 2 | - | - | 11 | - | 37 | 14 | 3 | 23 | - | - |
| 3 | Cowboys | Won | 42 - 4 | Halfback | 70 | - | 3 | - | - | 6 | 61 | - | - | 1 | 3 | 37 | 1 | 55 | 7 | 1 | 109 | - | - |
| 4 | Eels | Won | 12 - 14 | Interchange | 47 | 1 | 1 | - | - | 6 | 40 | - | - | 1 | 2 | 18 | - | 43 | 16 | 2 | 68 | - | - |
| 5 | Titans | Lost | 16 - 18 | Hooker | 45 | - | 2 | - | - | 4 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 67 | 22 | 2 | - | - | - |
| 6 | Knights | Won | 22 - 14 | Hooker | 49 | - | 1 | - | - | 2 | 31 | - | - | - | 2 | 27 | - | 70 | 23 | 4 | 70 | 9 | 9 |
| 7 | Wests Tigers | Lost | 30 - 22 | Hooker | 60 | - | 1 | - | - | 2 | - | - | - | - | 2 | 5 | 1 | 60 | 28 | - | 18 | 1 | - |
| 8 | Roosters | Lost | 66 - 8 | Halfback | 70 | - | - | - | - | - | 127 | - | 1 | - | 3 | 23 | 1 | 27 | 16 | 1 | 71 | - | - |
| 9 | Dragons | Lost | 18 - 22 | Halfback | 70 | - | 1 | - | - | 2 | 164 | - | 1 | - | 4 | 24 | 1 | 45 | 12 | - | 94 | 26 | - |
| 10 | Sharks | Lost | 32 - 40 | Halfback | 70 | 1 | - | - | - | 4 | 205 | 1 | 1 | - | - | 4 | - | 48 | 8 | 3 | 51 | - | - |
| 11 | Broncos | Lost | 52 - 18 | Halfback | 68 | - | - | - | - | - | 251 | - | 1 | - | 2 | 11 | - | 41 | 7 | 6 | 61 | - | - |
Career By Season
| Year | Played | Won | Lost | Drawn | Win % | Tries | Goals | 1 Point Field Goals | 2 Point Field Goals | Points | Kicking Metres | Kicking Metres Average | Goal Conversion Rate | Forced Drop Outs | Try Assists | Offloads | Receipts | Tackles Made | Missed Tackles | Tackle Efficiency | Total Running Metres | Average Running Metres | Kick Return Metres | Total Points | Average Points | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Warriors | 2025 | 9 | 3 | 6 | - | 33% | 4 | 17 | - | - | 50 | 1,237 | 137.43 | 62.96% | 3 | - | 2 | 327 | 129 | 29 | 81.65% | 782 | 86.00 | 4 | 356 | 39.6 |
| Warriors | 2026 | 11 | 4 | 7 | - | 36% | 3 | 13 | - | - | 38 | 1,418 | 128.95 | 29.55% | 2 | 6 | 6 | 550 | 170 | 26 | 86.73% | 658 | 59.00 | 19 | 380 | 34.6 |
Career Overall
| Year Start | Year End | Played | Won | Lost | Drawn | Win % | Tries | Goals | 1 Point Field Goals | 2 Point Field Goals | Points | Kicking Metres | Kicking Metres Average | Goal Conversion Rate | Forced Drop Outs | Try Assists | Offloads | Receipts | Tackles Made | Missed Tackles | Tackle Efficiency | Total Running Metres | Average Running Metres | Kick Return Metres | Total Points | Average Points | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Warriors | 2025 | 2026 | 20 | 7 | 13 | - | 35% | 7 | 30 | - | - | 88 | 2,655 | 132.77 | 42.25% | 5 | 6 | 8 | 877 | 299 | 55 | 84.46% | 1,440 | 72.00 | 23 | 736 | 36.8 |
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