Ata Hingano
Introduction
Ata Hingano (born 11 March 1997) is a New Zealand professional rugby league footballer who currently plays for the New Zealand Warriors in the National Rugby League. He plays at halfback and five-eighth.
Background
Born in Auckland, New Zealand, Hingano is of Tongan descent and attended Pakuranga College.
Playing career
Early career
He played his junior rugby league for the Pakuranga Jaguars, before being signed by the New Zealand Warriors.
From 2014 to 2016, Hingano played for the New Zealand Warriors' NYC team. On 12 December 2014, he re-signed with the Warriors on a 2-year contract until the end of 2016. In 2015 he also spent some time with the Warriors' NSW Cup team.
2016
In 2016, Hingano played for the Warriors at the 2016 Auckland Nines. He also spent some time with the Warriors' Under-20's and Intrust Super Premiership NSW teams.
On 7 May, Hingano played at halfback for the Junior Kiwis against the Junior Kangaroos, scoring two tries in the Kiwis' 20-34 loss. In round 24 of the 2016 NRL season, he made his NRL debut for the Warriors against the North Queensland Cowboys, coming on at five eighth from the interchange bench.