Emmanuel Waine
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| Full name | Emmanuel Waine | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Born | 6 October 1996 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 15 st 10 lb (100 kg) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Position | Second-row | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Emmanuel Waine (born 6 October 1996) is a Papua New Guinean professional rugby league footballer who plays as a second-row, lock and centre for Oldham RLFC in the RFL Championship and Papua New Guinea at international level.[3]
Career
Waine made his international debut for Papua New Guinea in their 24–14 victory over Fiji in the 2022 Pacific Test.[4] On 15 October 2023, Waine played in the London Broncos upset Million Pound Game victory over Toulouse Olympique.[5]
Bradford Bulls
On 16 August 2024 it was reported that he had signed for Bradford Bulls in the RFL Championship on a 2-year deal.[6]
Hunslet RLFC (loan)
On 8 March 2025 it was reported that he had signed for Hunslet RLFC in the RFL Championship on loan[7]
London Broncos (loan)
On 25 April 2025 it was reported that he had signed for London Broncos in the RFL Championship on short-term loan[8]
Batley Bulldogs (loan)
On 1 August 2025 it was reported that he had signed for Batley Bulldogs in the RFL Championship on loan[9]
Salford Red Devils (loan)
On 21 August 2025 it was reported that he had signed for Salford Red Devils in the Super League on 1-month loan[10]
Oldham RLFC
On 27 November 2025 it was reported that he had signed for Oldham RLFC in the RFL Championship on a 1-year deal.[11]
References
- ^ "Player Summary: Emmanuel Waine". Rugby League Records. Rugby League Record Keepers Club.
- ^ Rugby League Project
- ^ "MEET THE PNG KUMULS DEBUTANTS – EMMANUEL WAINE". PNG Haus Bung. 2022-06-24. Retrieved 2022-06-28.
- ^ "Papua New Guinea v Fiji". National Rugby League. Retrieved 2022-06-28.
- ^ "Championship Grand Final: Toulouse 14–18 London Broncos – Capital club back in Super League". BBC Sport.
- ^ Harry Williams (16 Aug 2024). "Bradford Bulls sign Emmanuel Waine from London Broncos". Telegraph & Argus. Retrieved 4 Oct 2024.
- ^ Stephen Ibbetson (8 Mar 2025). "Hunslet sign Bradford Bulls duo as loan market remains key". Total RL.
- ^ Ben Olawumi (25 Apr 2025). "Papua New Guinea international makes cross-Championship switch as loan confirmed". Love Rugby League. Retrieved 28 Apr 2025.
- ^ Ben Olawumi (1 Aug 2025). "Championship club sign trio including Papua New Guinea international and Super League starlet". Love Rugby League.
- ^ Ben Olawumi (21 Aug 2025). "Salford bolster squad as Papua New Guinea international makes Super League return". Love Rugby League.
- ^ Ben Olawumi (27 Nov 2025). "Papua New Guinea powerhouse makes Championship move for 2026 as destination revealed". Love Rugby League.