Leeson Ah Mau
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Height | 185 cm (6 ft 1 in) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Weight | 111 kg (17 st 7 lb) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Position | Prop | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Source: [1] As of 3 June 2021 |
Leeson Ah Mau (born 20 December 1989) is a former professional rugby league footballer, who has represented both Samoa and New Zealand at international level.
He previously played for the
Early years
Ah Mau was born in
.He attended
Playing career
2009
In round 1 of the 2009 NRL season, Ah Mau made his first grade debut for the New Zealand Warriors against the Parramatta Eels off the interchange bench in the Warriors 26–18 win.[3][5] However, after suffering a hamstring injury, Ah Mau did not play first grade again in 2009. His contract was not renewed for the 2010 season, and he signed with the North Queensland Cowboys.[6][7] Ah Mau finished his debut year in the NRL with him playing in 2 matches for the New Zealand Warriors.
2010
Ah Mau made his first grade debut for the
2011
On 8 August 2011 Ah Mau signed with the
2012
In round 1 of the
2013
On 20 April 2013, Ah Mau made his international début, playing for Samoa in the Pacific Rugby League International against pacific rivals Tonga. Ah Mau played off the interchange bench in Samoa's 4–36 loss at Penrith Stadium.[12] In round 24, against the Wests Tigers at the SCG, Ah Mau scored his first club try for the Dragons in the Dragons 16–34 loss. Ah Mau finished the Dragons 2013 NRL season with him playing in 15 matches and scoring a try. On 24 September 2013, Ah Mau extended his contracted with the Dragons for a further two years, until the end of the 2015 season.
In October 2013, Ah Mau was selected for Samoa to participate in their 2013 World Cup campaign. Ah Mau played in three of Samoa's four matches.
2014
On 14 February 2014, Ah Mau was selected in the Dragons inaugural
2015
On 2 May, Ah Mau played for Samoa in their Polynesian Cup clash with Pacific rivals Tonga, playing at second-row in Samoa's 18–16 win at Cbus Super Stadium.[17] On 22 May 2015, Ah Mau re-signed with the Dragons on a 3-year contract, until the end of the 2018 season.[18][19] He played in every game for the Dragons in the 2015 season,[20] and earned the 2015 Dragons' Player of the Year medal at the Annual Red V Awards Ceremony.[21]
2016
On 7 May 2016, Ah Mau played for Samoa in the 2016 Polynesian Cup against Tonga, where he started at second-row in the 18–6 win at Parramatta Stadium.[22] Later in the year he captained Samoa in their historic test match against Fiji in Apia.[23]
2017
On 6 October 2017, Ah Mau was selected for Samoa to participate in their 2017 World Cup campaign,[24] and played in all four of their matches.
2018
On 9 July 2018, it was announced that Ah Mau had signed with the New Zealand Warriors for three years starting in 2019.[25]
2019
In round 22, Ah Mau played his 200th NRL game for the Warriors in their 42–6 loss against the Sydney Roosters at the Sydney Cricket Ground in Sydney.
2021
At the conclusion of the 2021 season, Leeson announced his retirement from the game after playing 221
References
- ^ Ferguson, Shawn Dollin and Andrew. "Leeson Ah Mau - Career Stats & Summary - Rugby League Project". Rugbyleagueproject.org. Retrieved 6 October 2017.
- ^ "China set for Rugby League". World of Rugby League. 2 October 2012. Archived from the original on 14 October 2012. Retrieved 2 October 2012.
- ^ a b "Ah Mau returning home on three-year deal". Warriors. 9 July 2018. Retrieved 27 February 2022.
- ^ "Leeson Ah Mau". NZRL. Retrieved 27 February 2022.
- ^ Williams, Steven (14 March 2009). "Warriors down Eels to register first up win". League Unlimited. Archived from the original on 22 December 2014. Retrieved 29 November 2015.
- The Sunday Star-Times. Stuff.co.nz. Retrieved 14 October 2011.
- ^ Ricketts, Steve (23 July 2009). "North Queensland Cowboys rope in Isaak and Leeson Ah Mau". The Courier-Mail. News Corp. Archived from the original on 11 August 2011. Retrieved 29 November 2015.
- ^ Stannard, Damien (3 April 2010). "Cowboys Beat Titans at Dairy Farmers Stadium". The Courier-Mail. News Corp. Retrieved 29 November 2015.
- ^ Baumgart, Sean (7 August 2010). "Thurston injury marks miserable night for Cowboys". Sydney Morning Herald. Fairfax Media. Retrieved 29 November 2015.
- ^ "Dragons sign Cowboy Leeson Ah Mau". Wide World of Sports. nineMSN. Australian Associated Press. 22 December 2014. Archived from the original on 22 December 2014. Retrieved 6 October 2017.
- ^ "Field Goal from Jamie Soward Hands St George Illawara a 15-14 Win over Newcastle Knights in NRL Opener". Foxsports.com.au. Archived from the original on 25 December 2014. Retrieved 29 November 2015.
- ^ Warren, Adrian (21 April 2013). "Tonga smash Samoa 36-4 in rugby league test". Stuff.co.nz. Retrieved 29 November 2015.
- ^ "Squads For Auckland Nines". Rugby League Week. Bauer Media. 14 February 2014. Archived from the original on 15 January 2016. Retrieved 29 November 2015.
- ^ "Samoa beat Fiji to secure Four Nations spot". The Guardian. Australian Associated Press. 3 May 2014. Retrieved 29 November 2015.
- ^ "Toa Samoa name Four Nations squad". NRL.com. 7 October 2014. Retrieved 29 November 2015.
- ^ "Toa Samoa name Four Nations squad | NRL". Zero Tackle. 7 October 2014. Archived from the original on 3 February 2016. Retrieved 29 November 2015.
- ^ Balym, Todd (2 May 2015). "Video: Sam Kasiano try-saving tackle on Jorge Taufua secures Pacific Test win for Samoan against Tonga". Fox Sports. Retrieved 6 October 2017.
- ^ "Leeson Ah Mau and Mike Cooper sign extensions with Dragons". Daily Telegraph. News Corp. Australian Associated Press. 22 May 2015. Retrieved 6 October 2017.
- ^ "Ah Mau re-signs with Dragons". Zero Tackle. 22 May 2015. Retrieved 29 November 2015.
- ^ "Custom Match List". Rugby League Project. 29 October 2015. Retrieved 29 November 2015.
- ^ "Ah Mau: Player Of The Year". St George Dragons. 21 September 2015. Retrieved 5 October 2021.
- ^ "Samoa triumph over Tonga in brutal affair". Dailytelegraph.com.au. Retrieved 6 October 2017.
- ^ "Brilliant Bati comeback steals Pacific Test win". NRL.com. 8 October 2016. Retrieved 9 October 2016.
- ^ "Ah Mau named for Toa Samoa's RLWC tilt". St George Illawarra Dragons. 6 October 2017. Archived from the original on 20 July 2018. Retrieved 20 July 2018.
- ^ "Dragons prop Leeson Ah Mau signs three-year deal with Warriors". Sporting News. 9 July 2018. Archived from the original on 20 July 2018. Retrieved 20 July 2018.