McKenzie Yei is a Papua New Guinean professional rugby league footballer who plays as a prop for the Oldham RLFC in the RFL League 1 and Papua New Guinea at international level.[2]

McKenzie Yei
Personal information
Full nameMcKenzie Yei
Born (1997-06-03) 3 June 1997 (age 27)
Mount Hagen, Papua New Guinea
Height184 cm (6 ft 0 in)
Weight115 kg (18 st 2 lb)
Playing information
PositionProp
Club
Years Team Pld T G FG P
2018–19 PNG Hunters 35 1 0 0 4
2021–22 Central Queensland Capras 0 0 0 0 0
2023–24 Featherstone Rovers 20 5 0 0 0
2024– Oldham R.L.F.C. 0 0 0 0 0
Total 55 6 0 0 4
Representative
Years Team Pld T G FG P
2022– Papua New Guinea 4 1 0 0 4
Source: [1]
As of 26 April 2024

He previously played for the PNG Hunters and the Central Queensland Capras in the QLD Cup.[citation needed]

Career

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Yei made his international debut for Papua New Guinea in their 24-14 victory over Fiji in the 2022 Pacific Test.[3] In the second group stage match at the 2021 Rugby League World Cup, Yei was sent to the sin bin for a dangerous high tackle during Papua New Guinea's 32-16 victory over the Cook Islands.[4]

Oldham R.L.F.C.

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On 26 Apr 2024 it was reported that he had signed for Oldham RLFC in the RFL League 1 on a 1-year deal.[5]

References

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  1. ^ Rugby League Project
  2. ^ "MEET THE PNG KUMULS DEBUTANTS - MCKENZIE YEI". PNG Haus Bung. 25 June 2022. Retrieved 5 October 2022.
  3. ^ "Papua New Guinea v Fiji". National Rugby League. Retrieved 5 October 2022.
  4. ^ "'You cannot do that': Brutal shot from 115kg PNG enforcer preludes Cook Islander's brain explosion". www.foxsports.com.au. 26 October 2022.
  5. ^ Ben Olawumi (26 April 2024). "Papua New Guinea powerhouse snapped up by League 1 club following Championship release". Love Rugby League.
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