Krystian Mapapalangi


Krystian Mapapalangi is an Australian professional rugby league footballer who plays as a for the Castleford Tigers in the Super League.

Background

Mapapalangi was born in Burwood, New South Wales. He is of Tongan descent.

Playing career

Early years

Mapapalangi played for the South Sydney Rabbitohs' Harold Matthews Cup team in 2018 and the S. G. Ball Cup side in 2019. In 2020, he joined the Manly Warringah Sea Eagles' S. G. Ball Cup team. Mid-way through 2021, he joined the Newcastle Knights.

2022

Ahead of the 2022 season, Mapapalangi signed a 2-year contract to be a development player with the Knights' NRL squad. In August, his contract was extended until the end of 2024 and upgraded into the top 30 squad. In round 23 of the NRL season, he made his NRL debut for the Knights against the Canberra Raiders.

2024

Mapapalangi played 4 matches for the Knights in 2024, after not playing any throughout 2023. He parted ways with the club at the end of the season.

2025

On 2 April, Mapapalangi had signed a train and trial contract with the Wests Tigers.

2026

On 22 January 2026 it was reported that he had signed for Castleford Tigers in the Super League