Harison Mataele

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Harison Mataele (born 18 June 1994) is a Tongan rugby union player, currently playing for the Seattle Seawolves in Major League Rugby (MLR). His preferred position is lock.[1]

Full nameAlbert Harison Mataele
Born (1994-06-18) 18 June 1994 (age 31)
Tonga
Height198 cm (6 ft 6 in)
Weight111 kg (245 lb; 17 st 7 lb)
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Harison Mataele
Full nameAlbert Harison Mataele
Born (1994-06-18) 18 June 1994 (age 31)
Tonga
Height198 cm (6 ft 6 in)
Weight111 kg (245 lb; 17 st 7 lb)
Rugby union career
Position Lock
Current team Seattle Seawolves
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2024–2025 Mont-de-Marsan 8 (0)
2026– Seattle Seawolves
Correct as of 10 December 2025
International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2014 Tonga U20
2021– Tonga 16 (0)
Correct as of 10 December 2025
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Early career

Mataele is from Tonga but grew up in New Zealand. He played his club rugby for Grammar TEC in Auckland while working as a personal trainer.[2] In 2014, he represented the Tonga U20 side.[3] He played club rugby in Australia between 2022 and 2024, playing for Manly and Eastern Suburbs.[4][5]

Professional career

Mataele signed his first professional contract when he joined Mont-de-Marsan during the 2024–25 Rugby Pro D2 season.[6] After making eight appearances for the side he returned to New Zealand. In December 2025, he signed for the Seattle Seawolves ahead of the 2026 Major League Rugby season.[7]

Mataele made his debut for the Tonga national team in July 2021, debuting against New Zealand.[8] He has gone on to win a further fifteen caps for Tonga since.

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