Wiremu Greig (born 12 November 1999) is a New Zealand professional

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footballer who plays as a for the

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in the

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(NRL), and the New Zealand Māori at international level.

Background

Greig began his rugby league career playing for Northland in the 2017 New Zealand Rugby League National Championships before being signed by the

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at age 17.

Playing career

2020

Greig played for North Queensland in NYC in 2018 & 2019, featuring for Northern Pride and the

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in the

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in 2019 and 2020. Greig was added the North Queensland development roster for the 2020 season, with COVID-19 pandemic causing Greig to only appear in 1

game for the 2020 season.

2021

In 2021, Greig was a late inclusion for the Māori All Stars team versing the Indigenous All Stars in the 2021 NRL All Stars clash, coming off the bench in a 10–10 draw at

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. Greig was granted an immediate release from North Queensland, signing with the

until the end of 2023. In round 6, 2021, Greig made his

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debut for Parramatta against

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, coming off the bench in a 35-10 win.

2022

Greig made one appearance for Parramatta in the

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which was against St. George Illawarra. Greig played off the bench in Parramatta's 48-14 victory.

2023

In round 13 of the

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, Greig scored his first try in the NRL during Parramatta's 24-16 victory over his former club North Queensland. On 7 June 2023, it was announced that Greig would be ruled out indefinitely after requiring surgery for a lisfranc injury. In round 23 of the 2023 NRL season, Greig was named to make his return to the Parramatta side in their game against St. George Illawarra. Greig played a total of 16 matches for Parramatta in the 2023 NRL season as the club finished 10th on the table. On 25 September, Greig re-signed with Parramatta until the end of the 2026 season.

2024

Greig was limited to only seven appearances with Parramatta in the

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as the club finished a disappointing 15th on the table.

References

External links

Parramatta Eels profileNorth Queensland profileAll Stars profile
{{DEFAULTSORT:Greig, Wiremu 1999 births Living people 21st-century New Zealand sportsmen New Zealand rugby league players New Zealand emigrants to Australia New Zealand Māori rugby league players Northern Pride RLFC players Parramatta Eels players Rugby league players from Whangārei Rugby league props Townsville Blackhawks players