Justin Matamua

Justin Matamua is a Samoa national [rugby league team|Samoa] international rugby league footballer who last played as a forward for the Wests Tigers in the NRL.

Background

Matamua played his junior rugby league for the Campbelltown [City Kangaroos].

Career

2022

Matamua made his first grade debut for the Wests Tigers against the Parramatta Eels in round 17 of the NRL season">National Rugby League">NRL season. Matamua was sent to the sin bin five minutes into his debut for an illegal shoulder charge on Parramatta's Mitchell Moses during the clubs 28-20 defeat. On 23 November, Matamua was announced to join the Wests Tigers Top-30 playing roster and extended his contract with the club until the end of 2025.

2023

Matamua was limited to only five games for the Wests Tigers in the 2023 NRL season as the club finished with the wooden spoon for a second straight year.

2024 & 2025

Matamua played seven matches for the Wests Tigers in the 2024 NRL season as they finished last on the table. Matamua was one of six players the Wests Tigers farewelled at the end of their 2025 season celebrations. He made no appearances for the club in the 2025 NRL season.