About Matt Utai
Matthew Utai (born 25 May 1981) is a former professional rugby league footballer who last played as a winger for the Auburn Warriors in the Ron Massey Cup. A New Zealand and Samoa international representative, he previously played for the Wests Tigers and the Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs, with whom he won the 2004 NRL premiership. == Background == Utai was born in Auckland, New Zealand, of Samoan descent. == Playing career == === Early career === Utai was a Berala Bears junior and came through the development squads at the Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs. In 2000, he started the year in Jersey Flegg, but his form warranted promotion to the Reserve Grade side and he played in 16 matches including scoring two tries in the Grand Final victory. === Canterbury- Bankstown Bulldogs === Making his NRL debut in 2002 NRL season, he scored 13 tries in 21 appearances and played in only 2 losses all year. However, the club did not play in the semis because of salary cap breaches. He was named the Dally M Rookie of the Year. In 2003, he scored 21 tries in 27 games, including scoring triples in three consecutive games. Near the end of 2004, Utai scored 11 tries in the space of 7 games.
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