Age, Biography and Wiki
Akuila Uate was born on 6 October, 1987 in Votua, Nadroga-Navosa Province, Fiji, is an Australia & Fiji international rugby league footballer. Discover Akuila Uate's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 36 years old?
| Popular As |
Akuila Uate |
| Occupation |
N/A |
| Age |
36 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Libra |
| Born |
6 October, 1987 |
| Birthday |
6 October |
| Birthplace |
Votua, Nadroga-Navosa Province, Fiji |
| Nationality |
Fiji
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Akuila Uate Height, Weight & Measurements
At 36 years old, Akuila Uate height is 182 cm and Weight 98 kg.
| Physical Status |
| Height |
182 cm |
| Weight |
98 kg |
| Body Measurements |
Not Available |
| Eye Color |
Not Available |
| Hair Color |
Not Available |
Who Is Akuila Uate's Wife?
His wife is Samantha Maton (m. 2015)
| Family |
| Parents |
Not Available |
| Wife |
Samantha Maton (m. 2015) |
| Sibling |
Not Available |
| Children |
Tatianna Uate |
Akuila Uate Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Akuila Uate worth at the age of 36 years old? Akuila Uate’s income source is mostly from being a successful footballer. He is from Fiji. We have estimated Akuila Uate's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
| House |
Not Available |
| Cars |
Not Available |
| Source of Income |
footballer |
Akuila Uate Social Network
Timeline
Uate played all 3 games of the series and scored a try in the 3rd game in the Blues 34–24 loss at Suncorp Stadium.
In Round 26 against the South Sydney Rabbitohs, Uate scored four tries in the Knights 40–24 win at Hunter Stadium.
Akuila Uate (born 6 October 1987), also known by the nicknames of "Aku", and "Akuila the Thriller", is a former professional rugby league footballer who played on the.
He was both a Fiji and Australian international.
He played for the Newcastle Knights, where he is the highest try-scorer in their history, as well as the Manly Warringah Sea Eagles in the NRL, and later the Huddersfield Giants in the Super League.
A three time Dally M Winger of the Year, he represented New South Wales in State of Origin.
He also represented the Prime Minister's XIII, NRL All Stars, Country NSW and the World All Stars team.
Uate was born in Votua, in the Province of Nadroga-Navosa, Fiji.
He moved to Woy Woy, New South Wales, Australia, in 2003.
He played his junior football for the Woy Woy Roosters in New South Wales before being signed by the Newcastle Knights.
As a junior, Uate came 3rd in the underage Australian sprinting finals.
Uate was tipped as a future superstar by Knights legend, Andrew Johns.
Johns said about Uate, "In all my years in rugby league I've never seen a better athlete than this bloke." He was also described by the talent scout who spotted him as "the next Lote Tuqiri".
While attending Brisbane Waters Senior College, Uate played for the Australian schoolboys in 2005.
Uate played for the Knights' Premier League and Jersey Flegg teams in 2006.
Uate scored a try in the 2006 Jersey Flegg Grand Final 22–20 defeat by the Penrith Panthers Jersey Flegg side.
On 7 October 2006, Uate represented Fiji in the 2008 Rugby League World Cup qualifying match against the Cook Islands, playing at and scoring a try in the 40–4 win at Penrith Stadium.
In Round 19 of the 2008 NRL season, Uate made his NRL debut for the Newcastle Knights against the Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks at and scored a try in the Knights 16–13 loss at Remondis Stadium.
Uate finished his debut year in the NRL with him playing in 4 matches and scoring 3 tries for the Knights in the 2008 season.
Uate played in the 2008 Rugby League World Cup for Fiji.
Uate was considered one of the tournament's 'Players to Watch' by NRL Live pre-tournament and went on to score 5 tries in 4 matches, including a hat trick against France in Fiji's 42–6 win at WIN Stadium.
He also led the competition for line-breaks as Fiji made it to the semi-finals of the tournament.
In June 2009, Uate re-signed with the Knights on a 4-year contract.
Uate finished the 2009 NRL season with him playing in 17 matches and scoring 8 tries for the Knights.
In 2010, Uate started the season on the right wing due to regular right winger James McManus being injured.
His form throughout the season kept McManus out of the right wing position.
In Round 10 against the Sydney Roosters, Uate scored one of the best tries of the 2010 season, when he caught the ball from the Knights kick-off after conceding a try to the Roosters beforehand.
Uate beat numerous defenders to score the try in the Knights 34–18 win at Central Coast Stadium.
On 7 September 2010, at the 2010 Dally M awards, Uate won the Winger of the Year award as well as taking out the top try-scoring player award with 21 tries to his name in 24 matches.
On 26 September 2010, Uate was selected in the Australian Prime Minister's XIII team to take on Papua New Guinea, Uate scored a try in the 30–18 win in Port Moresby.
On 13 February 2011, Uate was chosen to play for the NRL All Stars on the wing and scored a try in the 28–12 victory over the Indigenous All Stars at Cbus Super Stadium.
In May 2011, Uate was selected for the NSW Country Origin team in the annual City vs Country Origin match on the wing and scored the winning try for Country in the 18–12 win at Lavington Sports Ground in Albury, New South Wales.
In May 2011, Uate was selected for New South Wales in Game 1 of the 2011 State of Origin series, making his debut on the wing in the Blues 16–12 loss at Suncorp Stadium.
On 6 September 2011, at the 2011 Dally M awards, Uate won the Winger of the Year for the 2nd time in a row.
Uate finished the season as the highest try-scoring winger with 20 tries in 23 matches and lead the NRL in tackle-breaks.
On 16 October 2011, Uate made his debut for Australia on the wing in a stand-alone test match against New Zealand held at Uate's home stadium, Hunter Stadium, scoring the first 2 tries of the match in the Kangaroos 42–6 win.
In October and November 2011, Uate played for Australia in the 2011 Four Nations tournament, playing in 4 matches and scoring a try.
Uate finished off the 2011 season by winning the RLPA Players' Player of the Year Award.
On 20 April 2012, Uate played for Australia in the 2012 ANZAC Test against New Zealand on the wing in the Kangaroos 20–12 win at Eden Park.
