Zane Tetevano Explained

Zane Tetevano
Fullname:Zane Anthony Faulkner Tetevano[1]
Birth Date:1990 11, df=yes
Birth Place:Tokoroa, Waikato, New Zealand
Height:1.87abbr=onNaNabbr=on
Weight:105abbr=onNaNabbr=on
Club1:Newcastle Knights
Year1start:2011
Year1end:14
Appearances1:29
Tries1:2
Goals1:0
Fieldgoals1:0
Points1:8
Club2:Sydney Roosters
Year2start:2017
Year2end:19
Appearances2:74
Tries2:1
Goals2:0
Fieldgoals2:0
Points2:4
Club3:Penrith Panthers
Year3start:2020
Appearances3:19
Tries3:0
Goals3:0
Fieldgoals3:0
Points3:0
Club4:Leeds Rhinos
Year4start:2021
Year4end:23
Appearances4:48
Tries4:3
Goals4:0
Fieldgoals4:0
Points4:12
Club5:Canterbury Bulldogs
Year5start:2024
Year5end:24
Appearances5:0
Tries5:0
Goals5:0
Fieldgoals5:0
Points5:0
Teama:Cook Islands
Yearastart:2009
Yearaend:23
Appearancesa:10
Triesa:0
Goalsa:0
Fieldgoalsa:0
Pointsa:0
Teamb:New Zealand
Yearbstart:2019
Appearancesb:3
Triesb:0
Goalsb:0
Fieldgoalsb:0
Pointsb:0
Teamc:Māori All Stars
Yearcstart:2020
Appearancesc:1
Triesc:0
Goalsc:0
Fieldgoalsc:0
Pointsc:0
Yeardstart:2022
Appearancesd:1
Triesd:0
Goalsd:0
Fieldgoalsd:0
Pointsd:0
Source:[2] [3]
Updated:7 November 2022

Zane Tetevano (born 4 November 1990) is a professional rugby league footballer, who plays as a and in the National Rugby League. He has played for both the Cook Islands and New Zealand at international level.

Tetevano previously played for the Newcastle Knights, Sydney Roosters, Penrith Panthers and Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs in the NRL. He won an NRL premiership with the Roosters in 2018.

Background

Tetevano was born in Tokoroa, New Zealand, and is of Cook Islander[4] and Maori descent.[5]

Tetevano played his junior football for the Pacific Sharks before being signed by the Newcastle Knights.[6] In 2006, Tetevano played for the New Zealand Under 16s team.

Playing career

Newcastle Knights

From 2008 to 2010, Tetevano played for the Newcastle Knights' NYC team.[7] [8]

In 2011, Tetevano moved on to the Knights' New South Wales Cup team.

In Round 20 of the 2011 NRL season, Tetevano made his NRL debut for Newcastle against the Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks.

In August 2011, Tetevano re-signed with the Knights on a 2-year contract.[9] On 16 October 2013, Tetevano again re-signed with the Newcastle Knights on a 2-year contract.[10]

On 14 May 2014, Tetevano was sacked by the Newcastle Knights due to disciplinary reasons.[11]

Wyong Roos

Tetevano joined the Wyong Roos in the New South Wales Cup for the rest of 2014.[12] [13] On July 1, 2024 he would re-join the Wyong Roos after departing from the Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs.

Manly

On 1 October 2014, Tetevano signed a 1-year contract with the Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles starting in 2015.[14]

On 2 October 2014, Tetevano had his contract with Manly-Warringah terminated after he admitted in court to bashing his girlfriend on four occasions.[15] [16]

In September 2016, Tetevano was named at lock in the 2016 Intrust Super Premiership NSW Team of the Year.[17]

Sydney Roosters

On 1 October 2016, Tetevano signed a 1-year contract with the Sydney Roosters starting in 2017.[18]

On 30 September 2018, Tetevano was part of the Sydney Roosters side which defeated Melbourne 21-6 in the 2018 NRL Grand Final.[19]

In round 25 2019, Tetevano played his 100th NRL game in the Roosters 16-10 loss to South Sydney at ANZ Stadium.[20] Tetevano made 24 appearances for the Sydney Roosters in the 2019 NRL season as the club reached the 2019 NRL Grand Final. Tetevano was initially named in the grand final team but was then replaced by Jake Friend and missed out on playing in the club's premiership victory. Following the match, Sydney Roosters head coach Trent Robinson gave Tetevano his premiership ring.[21] [22] [23]

Penrith Panthers

On 26 November 2019, Tetevano signed a three-year contract with Penrith worth around $350,000 starting in the 2020 NRL season.[24]

Leeds Rhinos

On 26 December 2020, it was reported that Tetevano would join Leeds for the 2021 season.[25]

In the Challenge Cup third-round match against St Helens, Tetevano was sent off in the club's defeat for the first time in his career. He was later given a four-match ban and fined £500.[26] Tetevano played for Leeds in their 36-8 loss against St Helens in the semi-final as the club fell one match short of the 2021 Super League Grand Final.[27] In round 16 of the 2022 Super League season, Tetevano was given a red card for a dangerous tackle during Leeds 42-12 loss against St Helens.[28] On 24 September 2022, Tetevano played for Leeds in their 24-12 loss to St Helens RFC in the 2022 Super League Grand Final.[29] In round 12 of the 2023 Super League season, Tetevano was given a red card for a dangerous high tackle during Leeds 40-18 victory over Wigan.[30] In June 2023, it was revealed that Tetevano had suffered a stroke during a training session earlier in the year and would require surgery to repair the hole in his heart. Tetevano was cleared to return to non-impact aerobic training, but not yet contact sport.[31]

Canterbury Bankstown

On 29 February, Canterbury announced that they had signed Tetevano for the 2024 season.[32]

International

In 2009, Tetevano played for the Cook Islands in the 2009 Pacific Cup and again in 2010.

At the end of 2013, Tetevano played for the Cook Islands in the 2013 Rugby League World Cup held in England and Wales.[33]

Domestic violence conviction

In 2014, Tetevano pled guilty and was sentenced to at least nine months jail for bashing his then girlfriend on four separate occasions.[34] However, the jail time was overturned on appeal.[35] During the appeal Judge Roy Ellis was "impressed with his rehabilitation", and Tetevano's commitment to living "a simple life",[36] while his lawyer argued that he had "no desire to return to the toxic environment that the NRL invites".[37]

External links

Notes and References

  1. https://find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk/officers/-Y7pTgJOibyyr2NTfGbY51JA-_c/appointments Companies House
  2. http://www.loverugbyleague.com/stats/players/Zane-Tetevano/ loverugbyleague
  3. Web site: Zane Tetevano - Career Stats & Summary. Rugby League Project. 1990-11-04. 2016-09-23.
  4. Web site: Zane Tetevano bursting with pride at representing Cook Islands again . Love Rugby League . 20 October 2022 . 28 June 2023.
  5. Web site: Kiwis and Penrith forward Zane Tetevano heading to Leeds Rhinos . Stuff . 26 December 2020 . 28 June 2023.
  6. Web site: Kirkeby . Luke . Tokoroa's Christmas Parade celebrates rugby league heroes . Stuff . 8 December 2018 . stuff.co.nz . 10 December 2018.
  7. Web site: Zane Tetevano player results, scores, news and statistics. 1 October 2014. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20141006084136/http://rleague.com/players/zane-tetevano_2166/Stats/. 6 October 2014.
  8. http://www.rleague.com/db/player/t/tetavano_zane/index.php Zane Tetevano at rleague.com
  9. Web site: Archived copy. 18 November 2012. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20150522015845/http://leagueunlimited.com/article.php?newsid=21713. 22 May 2015.
  10. Web site: Mata'utia trio plus Tetevano re-sign - Newcastle Knights. 18 October 2013. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20131016025453/http://www.newcastleknights.com.au/news-display/Matautia-trio-plus-Tetevano-resign/86038. 16 October 2013.
  11. Web site: NRL. Club Statement: Zane Tetevano - Knights. 14 May 2014. Newcastleknights.com.au. 2016-07-21.
  12. Web site: Kiwi-born Zane Tetevano agrees Manly deal . Stuff . 2 October 2014 . 29 October 2022.
  13. Web site: Cutters Host Final Home Game . Dragons . 19 August 2014 . 29 October 2022.
  14. Web site: NRL. Promising trio added to Sea Eagles roster. October 2014. Sea Eagles. 2016-07-21.
  15. Web site: NRL. Statement: Zane Tetevano. December 2014. Sea Eagles. 2016-07-21.
  16. Web site: Rugby League. Manly Sea Eagles tear up contract of Zane Tetevano. Smh.com.au. 2014-12-02. 2016-07-21.
  17. Web site: NSWRL.com.au. 2016 Intrust Super Cup Team of the Year. Zero Tackle. 2016-03-26. 2016-09-23.
  18. Web site: Roosters.com.au. Roosters announce signing of two players. October 2016. Zero Tackle. 2016-10-01.
  19. Web site: NRL grand final 2018: Storm vs Roosters live. 30 September 2018. NewsComAu.
  20. Web site: Legend Steve Roach takes aim at NRL over Sam Burgess, Jared Waerea-Hargreaves charges. Fox Sports. 6 September 2019.
  21. Web site: NRL grand final player ratings: Roosters and Raiders hits and misses. SMH. 6 October 2019.
  22. News: Sydney Roosters beat Canberra Raiders to win NRL Grand Final. BBC Sport.
  23. Web site: Tetevano gifted premiership ring by Robinson but future still clouded. NRL. 7 October 2019.
  24. Web site: Penrith Panthers sign Sydney Roosters premiership forward Zane Tetevano... and for half the price. Fox Sports. 26 November 2019.
  25. Web site: BBC Sport. Zane Tetevano: Leeds sign New Zealand forward from Penrith Panthers. 26 Dec 2020. 27 Dec 2020.
  26. Web site: Leeds Rhinos forward given four-game ban for late tackle. www.skysports.com.
  27. Web site: Super League semi-final: St Helens beat Leeds to reach Grand Final - as it happened. www.bbc.co.uk.
  28. Web site: St Helens beat Catalans in fiery season opener – talking points. www.loverugbyleague.com.
  29. Web site: St Helens sink Leeds to win record fourth consecutive Grand Final. www.theguardian.com.
  30. Web site: Super League: Wigan Warriors 18-40 Leeds Rhinos - 12-man visitors forge stunning comeback. www.bbc.co.uk.
  31. Web site: Zane Tetevano: Leeds Rhinos prop on his stroke and recovery. www.bbc.co.uk.
  32. Web site: 2024-02-29 . Bulldogs Confirm Zane Tetevano Signing . 2024-05-27 . Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs . en.
  33. News: Rugby League World Cup: Cook Islands name 24-man squad . Sky Sports. 16 October 2013. 2016-07-21.
  34. Web site: Zane Tetevano jailed for bashing former girlfriend. STEPHEN. RYAN. 28 May 2015. Newcastle Herald.
  35. Web site: He could have gone to jail ... now this ex-Knight is chasing a second straight grand final win. ROBERT. DILLON. 30 September 2019. Newcastle Herald.
  36. Web site: Former Knight Zane Tetevano walks free. SAM. RIGNEY. 17 August 2015. Newcastle Herald.
  37. Web site: NRL: Roosters sign bad boys Zane Tetevano and Liam Knight for 2017. 30 September 2016.