Shannon
Mato
Whangārei-born prop Shannon Mato has established herself as one of the NRLW’s most dominant forwards, playing for the Brisbane Broncos and Gold Coast Titans throughout her professional career.
A powerful presence through the middle, Mato was part of the 2020 Premiership-winning Broncos side and went on to debut for the Australian Jillaroos in 2022, helping Australia claim the 2022 Rugby League World Cup title.
Mato won Dally M Prop of the Year for three consecutive seasons from 2023 to 2025, and won four Origin titles with Queensland from 2020-2024, picking up the Nellie Doherty Medal for Player of the Series in 2024.
In 2026, Mato switched international allegiance to New Zealand, reconnecting with her Māori heritage and earning selection in the Kiwi Ferns’ Rugby League World Cup squad, where she is set to make her debut in the Black and White jersey.
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Shannon
Mato
Whangārei-born prop Shannon Mato has established herself as one of the NRLW’s most dominant forwards, playing for the Brisbane Broncos and Gold Coast Titans throughout her professional career.
A powerful presence through the middle, Mato was part of the 2020 Premiership-winning Broncos side and went on to debut for the Australian Jillaroos in 2022, helping Australia claim the 2022 Rugby League World Cup title.
Mato won Dally M Prop of the Year for three consecutive seasons from 2023 to 2025, and won four Origin titles with Queensland from 2020-2024, picking up the Nellie Doherty Medal for Player of the Series in 2024.
In 2026, Mato switched international allegiance to New Zealand, reconnecting with her Māori heritage and earning selection in the Kiwi Ferns’ Rugby League World Cup squad, where she is set to make her debut in the Black and White jersey.
PROFILE
Height M
175
WEIGHT KG
82
DOB
Aug 21, 1998
HIGHLIGHTS
Test matches
1
Test points
0
Brisbane Broncos (2020) (2026)
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Last updated:
October 28, 2026
Whangārei-born prop Shannon Mato has established herself as one of the NRLW’s most dominant forwards, playing for the Brisbane Broncos and Gold Coast Titans throughout her professional career.
A powerful presence through the middle, Mato was part of the 2020 Premiership-winning Broncos side and went on to debut for the Australian Jillaroos in 2022, helping Australia claim the 2022 Rugby League World Cup title.
Mato won Dally M Prop of the Year for three consecutive seasons from 2023 to 2025, and won four Origin titles with Queensland from 2020-2024, picking up the Nellie Doherty Medal for Player of the Series in 2024.
In 2026, Mato switched international allegiance to New Zealand, reconnecting with her Māori heritage and earning selection in the Kiwi Ferns’ Rugby League World Cup squad, where she is set to make her debut in the Black and White jersey.
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