Joseph Manu (born 29 June 1996) is a New Zealand professional rugby footballer who plays for Toyota Verblitz in the Japan Rugby League One.

Manu Maʻu (born 24 August 1988) is a rugby league footballer who plays as a second-row forward for the Souths Sharks in Mackay, Queensland. He has played for both Tonga and New Zealand at international level. He previously played for the Parramatta Eels …

Feb 11, 2025 · Joey Manu's Japanese adventure is proving to be a nightmare and the star centre seems certain to return to the NRL on a full-time basis midway through this year. Manu's team Toyota Verblitz has just one win in its first seven games and …

Feb 21, 2025 · Joey Manu is reportedly set to depart Toyota Verblitz at the end of the current Japanese rugby season, although he won't be making an NRL return any time soon. The former Roosters star had...

1 day ago · Joey Manu is that sort of player. "So I'd say that the All Blacks will be watching closely." SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 13: Jared Waerea-Hargreaves of the Roosters thanks fans after winning the NRL Qualifying Final match between the Sydney Roosters and the South Sydney Rabbitohs at Sydney Cricket Ground on September 13, 2019 in Sydney ...

Feb 24, 2025 · A fortnight after being linked with a return to the NRL, Joseph Manu is set to depart his current club in Japan at the end of the season and will reportedly ink a contract with a new team.

4 days ago · The New Zealand international departed the NRL after 181 appearances and 17 Test matches, to try his hand at the 15-man code. MORE: Brandon Smith linked to shock move to the Rabbitohs

Feb 24, 2025 · The Sydney Roosters lost two of their star centres, Joseph Sua’ali’i and Joseph Manu, to a cross-code venture at the end of the 2024 NRL season. Head coach Trent Robinson’s options at centre have changed drastically since, with rugby union convert Mark Nawaqanitawase one of them ahead of the new NRL campaign.

4 days ago · Manu has been plying his trade with Japanese club Toyota Verblitz, scoring five tries in 10 games, but their season finishes well before the NRL's June 30 contract deadline. ... Watch the 2025 NRL premiership live and free on Nine and 9Now. Manu was one of the foundation club's favourite sons, playing all 181 games of his first grade career in ...

The Rugby League World Cup profile of Joseph Manu including career statistics, season stats, games, tries, goals, tackles and fantasy scores.