Mark

Nawaqanitawase

190cm
100kg
September 11, 2000

A talented Winger with great aerial skills and finishing ability. Nawaqanitawase is in his first season in the NRL since transitioning from Rugby Union.

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August 30, 2025 Hezron Sautu

Mark Nawaqanitawase turned it all the way up as his side torched the 2nd-placed Melbourne Storm in a 40-10 demolition. The flying winger lit up the park with a freakish stat sheet: 20 carries for 173 metres, 4 tries, 4 linebreaks and 6 tackle busts.

It was vintage “Marky Mark” – unstoppable with ball in hand, carving holes at will and reminding everyone why he’s firmly in the Kangaroos conversation. He’s now right on the doorstep of the Ken Irvine Medal as the NRL’s leading try-scorer.

And the script couldn’t be better – one round left, arch-rival Rabbitohs up next, with finals on the line. A win there not only locks up a top-8 spot but caps off what’s been a breakout year for Nawaqanitawase

August 10, 2025 Hezron Sautu

Despite being ruled ineligible for the NRL Rookie of the Year award this week, Mark Nawaqanitawase delivered a statement performance in the Roosters’ 64-12 thrashing of the Dolphins.

The former Wallabies winger scored a hat-trick, ran 169 metres from 19 carries, broke four tackles, and added a line break. His three tries lifted his season tally to 16 — just one behind Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow — putting him firmly in contention for the Ken Irvine Medal as the NRL’s top regular-season try scorer with four rounds remaining.

In a fiery, high-stakes clash with finals implications, Nawaqanitawase combined composure with physicality, impressing on both sides of the ball. Kangaroos coach Kevin Walters praised the 24-year-old’s rapid adjustment to rugby league, noting he had “not hurt his chances” of earning a national call-up at season’s end.

July 7, 2025 Joshua O’Connor

Mark Nawaqanitawase scored 2 more tries for the Roosters in their loss to the Wests Tigers 28-30. It was an impressive show of strength and remarkable ability to beat defenders.

His 2 tries brings him back level with his matches played. Now with 14 tries in 14 matches, incredibly maintains his 100% strike rate in only his first season.

June 23, 2025 Joshua O’Connor

Mark Nawaqanitawase scored 2 tries in the Roosters big win over the Cowboys 42-8 on Sunday. The former Wallaby took an intercept in the 30th minute to race away while the 2nd came after some great lead-up play.

He made the most metres for his side with 245 from 25 runs, 45 post contact metres and 8 tackle breaks. He now has 12 tries in 13 appearances and the Rookie of the year tag is starting to do the rounds.

Current Season

CompetitionClubGamesTriesPointsConversionsPenalty KicksDrop Goals
NRLRoosters222184000

Club Career

CompetitionYearsClubGamesTriesConvPen KicksDrop GoalsPoints
NRL2025Roosters222100084
NSW Cup2024-2025Roosters320008
Super Rugby2019-2024Waratahs391600080
Shute Shield2018-2022Eastwood17900045
  • If blank, stats are incomplete. Special thanks to All.Rugby and itsrugby.uk

Representative

YearsTeamGamesTriesConversionsPenalty KicksDrop GoalsPoints
2022-2024Wallabies11600030
2022Australia A200000
2018-2019Aus U205200010
2021-2024Aus 7s11200010

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Nawaqanitawase wins RLPA Rookie of the Year Award

Mark Nawaqanitawase may not have qualified for the Dally M Rookie of the Year, but the Roosters flyer has still been recognised by his peers, taking out the RLPA Rookie of the Year award for 2025.

In his first full NRL season, the 25-year-old lit up the competition with 24 tries in 23 games and 119 tackle breaks, helping the Roosters reach the finals. His standout performances also put him in line for a Kangaroos debut.

RLPA boss Clint Newton praised his impact, saying:
"Mark has had a fantastic season and there is no higher recognition than that of the players you compete against week in, week out. His transition from rugby union has been nothing short of impressive, and our members have recognised his superior performances."

League great Paul Gallen added: “Well done Marky Mark – he thoroughly deserves it.”

Nawaqanitawase beat out nominees Leka Halasima, Robert Toia, Isaiah Iongi and Savelio Tamale for the award.

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NRL
September 15, 2025

Marky Mark drops 4 on the Storm in monster win!

Mark Nawaqanitawase turned it all the way up as his side torched the 2nd-placed Melbourne Storm in a 40-10 demolition.

The flying winger lit up the park with a freakish stat sheet: 20 carries for 173 metres, 4 tries, 4 linebreaks and 6 tackle busts. It was vintage “Marky Mark” – unstoppable with ball in hand, carving holes at will and reminding everyone why he’s firmly in the Kangaroos conversation.

He’s now right on the doorstep of the Ken Irvine Medal as the NRL’s leading try-scorer. And the script couldn’t be better – one round left, arch-rival Rabbitohs up next, with finals on the line.

A win there not only locks up a top-8 spot but caps off what’s been a breakout year for Nawaqanitawase

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NRL
August 30, 2025

Nawaqanitawase hat-trick in Roosters rout

The Roosters caught fire in Brisbane last night, running riot against a helpless Dolphins outfit.

Winger Mark Nawaqanitawase opened the scoring in the 4th minute with a trademark leap, before crossing again just four minutes later.

He completed his hat-trick with another towering grab, outjumping the defence and running it in untouched.

It was a fiery contest, but the Roosters proved far too strong, cruising to a 64–12 victory.

In the same match, Siua Wong’s night ended early after being knocked out cold in the 11th minute by fellow Fiji Bati representative Kurt Donoghoe.

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NRL
August 10, 2025

Nawaqanitawase double in Roosters win

Mark Nawaqanitawase scored 2 tries in the Roosters big win over the Cowboys 42-8 on Sunday. The former Wallaby took an intercept in the 30th minute to race away while the 2nd came after some great lead-up play.

He made the most metres for his side with 245 from 25 runs, 45 post contact metres and 8 tackle breaks. He now has 12 tries in 13 appearances and the Rookie of the year tag is starting to do the rounds.

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NRL
June 23, 2025

Wong scores winner for Roosters

The Roosters jumped 3 places and back into the top 8 into 7th spot after beating the Knights at home. Siua Wong scored his first try of the season in the 70th minute when he chased through a grubber kick. His 4 pointer put the visitors in the lead for the first time in the game and would ultimately prove the difference.

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NRL
June 14, 2025
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