- Nationality
New Zealand- Position
- Prop
- Height
- 6'0"
- Weight
- 275lbs
- Current Team
- Free Jacks
New Zealand prop Malakai Hala-Ngatai played in Major League Rugby during the 2024 season. He represented the New England Free Jacks for his entire MLR career.
A member of the Hurricanes U20 and All Blacks U20 teams in 2022, Hala-Ngatai made his debut in New Zealand’s NPC competition in 2023, representing Manawatu. The Free Jacks announced the signing of Malakai Hala-Ngatai on November 13th 2023 ahead of the 2024 MLR season. That season, Hala-Ngatai scored 3 tries in 15 games (7 starts) for the Free Jacks as they successfully defended their 2023 Shield. Hala-Ngatai started all 3 of New England’s playoff games in 2024, including the MLR Championship Game against the Seattle Seawolves.
On 8th June 2024, the Manawatu Turbos announced that they had signed Hala-Ngatai for their 2024 & 2025 NPC campaigns and on November 6th 2024, the Free Jacks announced the return of Malakai Hala-Ngatai for the 2025 MLR season.
achievements
- 2024 MLR Champion: New England Free Jacks
Major League Rugby
| Season | Team | GP | GS | T | C | P | AC | DG | MG | Tackles | KS/KA | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MLR 2024 | Free Jacks | 15 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 211 | 72 | 0 | 17 |
| Total | - | 15 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 211 | 72 | 0 | 17 |