Matt Utai: Difference between revisions
| Line 44: | Line 44: | ||
===The Rampaging Runs=== |
===The Rampaging Runs=== |
||
Built low to the ground Utai has an unbelievable centre of gravity that allows him to run over and through almost every tackle. Throughout his career he has made damaging runs, and with his trademark of slamming the ball on the tryline, Utai has become one of the most high profile players in rugby league. He is particularly known for his matchwinning try which he slammed down against the [[Sydney Roosters]] in Round 9, 2003. This was known as the Utai Slam. |
Built low to the ground Utai has an unbelievable centre of gravity that allows him to run over and through almost every tackle. Throughout his career he has made damaging runs, and with his trademark of slamming the ball on the tryline, Utai has become one of the most high profile players in rugby league. He is particularly known for his matchwinning try which he slammed down against the [[Sydney Roosters]] in Round 9, 2003. This was known as the [[Utai Slam]] . |
||
==External links== |
==External links== |
||
Revision as of 10:30, 10 December 2007
Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Full name | Matt Utai |
| Height | 5 ft 7 in (1.68 m) |
| Weight | 16 st 0 lb (224 lb; 102 kg) (103 Kg) |
| Position | Wing / Centre |
Matthew Utai (born May 25 1981 in Auckland, New Zealand) is a New Zealand rugby league player for the Canterbury Bulldogs in the National Rugby League competition.
He has represented the New Zealand National Team on four separate occasions between 2002 and 2007. His position of choice is at Wing.
Possessing an unusually high weight-to-height ratio for a winger, Utai is less prone to collapsing during tackles than most other backs in the NRL.
He has been compared to former Melbourne winger Marcus Bai. However, his relatively small stature often makes him the target of high attacking kicks.
Career highlights
- Education:"He attended Trinity Catholic College, Auburn
- Junior Club: Berala Bears
- Career Stats: 90 career games to date scoring 56 tries
- Winning the coverted 'Rookie of the year award in his debut season'
- "Winning a premiership in 2004 with the Bulldogs"
- "Scoring his most famous try against the Roosters in Round 9, 2003. The try is known as the "Utai slam"
On Wednesday the 4th of July, 2007 he resigned with the Bulldogs for another 2 years.
The Rampaging Runs
Built low to the ground Utai has an unbelievable centre of gravity that allows him to run over and through almost every tackle. Throughout his career he has made damaging runs, and with his trademark of slamming the ball on the tryline, Utai has become one of the most high profile players in rugby league. He is particularly known for his matchwinning try which he slammed down against the Sydney Roosters in Round 9, 2003. This was known as the Utai Slam .
External links
 | This New Zealand rugby league football biography is a stub. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it. |