15 Jun 2022

Tatau themed NRL jerseys auctioned for Tonga recovery

From , 6:00 am on 15 June 2022
The NRL Gold Coast Titans Kalifa Faifai Loa wearing one of the jerseys they will be auctioning-off this Saturday with all proceeds being donated to Tonga relief funds. 14 June 2022

The NRL Gold Coast Titans are auctioning-off jerseys this Saturday with all proceeds being donated to Tonga relief funds. 14 June 2022 Photo: Gold Coast Titans

The NRL Gold Coast Titans are auctioning-off Pacific tatau themed jerseys this Saturday with all proceeds to be donated to Tonga relief funds.

The jerseys worn in Saturday's game against the St George and Illawarra Dragons, features traditional Polynesian and Melanesian tattoo patterns.

Its designer, Brisbane tattooist Matiu Liga said the Titans wanted a Pasifika theme as a part of the NRL's "Inspire Round", where clubs adorn jerseys with indigenous art work.

RNZ Pacific reporter Finau Fonua caught up with Matiu Liga and began by asking him how he got involved in the initiative.