Joseph Sua'ali'i

Sua'ali'i was born in Penrith, a western suburb of Sydney, New South Wales, the son of a Samoan father and an Australian mother of Cambodian and European heritage.{{cite web|last=Nicolussi|first=Christian|date=1 March 2021|title=Suaalii declares himself good to go but fellow Roosters urge caution|url=https://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/sport/nrl/i-feel-like-i-m-ready-joseph-suaalii-declares-himself-good-to-go-20210301-p576o6.html|url-access=limited|work=Brisbane Times |access-date=9 March 2021}} His father immigrated to Australia from Samoa at age 12 or 13, and his maternal grandfather came to Australia from Cambodia around age 20 or 21, remaining due to the Vietnam War. His parents met at Kingswood train station.{{Cite podcast |host=Mark Bouris |title=157 Joseph Sua'ali'i Inside The Rise Of The Wallabies Superstar |website=Straight Talk with Mark Bouris |via=Podcast2Transcript |url=https://www.podcast2transcript.com/blog/straight-talk-with-mark-bouris/157-joseph-sua_ali_i-inside-the-rise-of-the-wallabies-superstar |publisher=Mark Bouris |date=2025-05-30 |access-date=2025-06-04}}{{rp|00:05:19}}

He grew up playing rugby league for the Glenmore Park Brumbies and then moved to the Coogee Wombats from age 12.{{Cite web |last=Weidler |first=Danny |date=2021-05-22 |title=The mystery backer who kept Joseph Suaalii in league |url=https://www.smh.com.au/sport/nrl/the-mystery-backer-who-kept-joseph-suaalii-in-league-20210522-p57u94.html |access-date=2022-04-14 |website=The Sydney Morning Herald |language=en}}

Sua'ali'i attended Regentville Public School{{cite news|last=Georgopoulos|first=Marissa|date=15 October 2015|title=Joseph Suaalii has made four NSW PSSA teams at once and dedicates most of his time to sport|url=https://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/newslocal/west/sport/joseph-suaalii-has-made-four-nsw-pssa-teams-at-once-and-dedicates-most-of-his-time-to-sport/news-story/29f21a96cb547cef122790157b8a3235|work=The Daily Telegraph |access-date=23 May 2021}} and attended The King's School, Parramatta. In Year 6 of primary school, he was selected for representative teams in rugby league, rugby union, basketball, athletics, and Australian Rules Football (AFL), and was in contention for touch football.{{rp|00:16:55}} Joseph set the Australian 12-year-old male high jump record in 2015.{{cite web |url=http://www.schoolsportaustralia.edu.au/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/SSA-Track-Field-Championship-Records-December-2016.pdf |title=12 Years & Under Track & Field Championships Records |date=December 2016 }} Sua'ali'i expressed a desire to attend The King's School after training there in Year 6. He enrolled in his local high school before being offered a last-minute scholarship to The King's School for Year 7, following a recommendation from Will Penisini's family.{{rp|00:17:42}} At The King's School, Sua'ali'i played first-grade basketball in Year 7 and first-grade rugby union in Year 9.{{rp|00:19:37}}

He is the nephew of Samoan Australian boxer Paulo Aokuso.

In 2018, Sua'ali'i played rugby league for the South Sydney Rabbitohs in the Harold Matthews Cup (under 16s).{{cite web|last=Robinson|first=Georgina|date=20 September 2018|title=The 'next Folau' tipped to become a Wallaby before leaving school|url=https://www.smh.com.au/sport/rugby-union/the-next-folau-tipped-to-become-a-wallaby-before-leaving-school-20180920-p504zd.html|url-access=limited|work=Sydney Morning Herald|access-date=1 May 2021}} He played rugby union as a fullback for The King's School's 1st XV from the age of 14, and in 2018 was selected to represent the GPS 1st XV, and the NSW Schoolboys and Australian Schoolboys in rugby sevens.

In February 2019, Sua'ali'i re-signed with the Rabbitohs until the end of the 2021 season.{{cite web|date=12 February 2019|title=Rabbitohs sign young talent from rugby union ranks|url=https://www.rabbitohs.com.au/news/2019/02/12/rabbitohs-sign-young-talent-from-rugby-union-ranks/|website=rabbitohs.com.au|access-date=2 December 2020}}{{cite web|last=Bailey|first=Scott|date=12 February 2019|title=Turf wars! Rabbitohs snare two of rugby's rising stars|url=https://www.foxsports.com.au/nrl/turf-wars-rabbitohs-snare-two-of-rugbys-rising-stars/news-story/57ce0e43d6415407a2ddec33c60c8d7f|work=Fox Sports|access-date=1 May 2021}} He captained the Harold Matthews Cup team in 2019, scoring fifteen tries in nine matches, and was named the Harold Matthews Cup Player of the Year.{{cite web|date=7 February 2020|title=Harold Matthews Cup power rankings: 2020 contenders and pretenders|url=https://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/sport/nrl/harold-matthews-cup-power-rankings-2020-contenders-and-pretenders/news-story/33d2fef17e307a022b22570c7614d6d7|url-access=subscription|work=Daily Telegraph|access-date=1 May 2021}}{{cite web|last=Gibbs|first=Tom|date=26 February 2021|title=NSWRL TV Previews {{!}} Suaalii debuts for Bears, Country Champs kick-off|url=https://www.nswrl.com.au/news/2021/02/26/nswrl-tv-previews--suaalii-debuts-for-bears-country-champs-kick-off/|website=nswrl.com.au|access-date=1 May 2021}}

Conflicting reports in mid-2020 suggested that Sua'ali'i had agreed to a multi-million dollar contract with either the Rabbitohs,{{cite web|last=Robinson|first=Georgina|date=7 June 2020|title='Freak of nature': Last-ditch Olympic pitch to lure Suaalii to rugby|url=https://www.smh.com.au/sport/rugby-union/freak-of-nature-last-ditch-olympic-pitch-to-lure-suaalii-to-rugby-20200607-p550a2.html|url-access=limited|work=Sydney Morning Herald|access-date=1 May 2021}}{{cite web|last=Bruce|first=Sam|date=8 June 2020|title=Star schoolboy Joseph Suaalii slipping away from Rugby Australia|url=https://www.espn.com.au/rugby/story/_/id/29279726/star-schoolboy-suaalii-slipping-away-rugby-australia|work=ESPN|access-date=1 May 2021}}{{cite web|last=Hooper|first=James|date=17 June 2020|title=Souths sign $1.7m freak with richest teen deal in NRL history|url=https://www.foxsports.com.au/nrl/nrl-premiership/nrl-2020-joseph-suaalii-signing-south-sydney-rabbitohs-wayne-bennett-james-hooper/news-story/31a265aca277bcc78b0e6e4373f85c4d|work=Fox Sports|access-date=1 May 2021}} or Rugby Australia, which they denied.{{cite web|date=21 July 2020|title=Star schoolboy Joseph Suaalii to backflip on Souths deal, sign with Rugby Australia|url=https://www.espn.com.au/rugby/story/_/id/29506858/star-schoolboy-joseph-suaalii-backflip-souths-deal-sign-rugby-australia|work=ESPN|access-date=1 May 2021}}{{cite web|last1=Halloran|first1=Jessica|last2=Ritchie|first2=Dean|last3=Rothfield|first3=Phil|date=22 July 2020|title=Joseph Suaalii rejects South Sydney Rabbitohs for $3 million deal with Australian rugby|url=https://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/sport/nrl/teams/rabbitohs/joseph-suaalii-rejects-south-sydney-rabbitohs-for-3-million-deal-with-australian-rugby/news-story/c988fdfc34e1ca37d58f1c678edb03d5|url-access=subscription|work=Daily Telegraph|access-date=1 May 2021}} In discussions with both those enitities, Sua'ali'i reportedly wanted 'get out' clauses available in his favour.{{cite web|last=Matthey|first=James|date=15 September 2020|title=Teenage footy freak Joseph Suaalii makes 'remarkable' contract demands|url=https://www.news.com.au/sport/rugby/super-rugby/teenage-footy-freak-joseph-suaalii-makes-remarkable-contract-demands/news-story/84220255f4bb07c28392f541ce34673f|website=news.com.au|access-date=1 May 2021}}

In November 2020, it was reported that the Sydney Roosters had signed Sua'ali'i from 2022 onwards,{{cite web|last=Proszenko|first=Adrian|date=15 November 2020|title=Teen sensation Suaalii facing prospect of two years without a game of footy|url=https://www.smh.com.au/sport/nrl/teen-sensation-suaalii-facing-prospect-of-two-years-without-a-game-of-footy-20201114-p56eku.html|url-access=limited|work=Sydney Morning Herald|access-date=1 May 2021}} with the 'get out' clauses having been accepted by the club.{{cite web|last=Proszenko|first=Adrian|date=25 November 2020|title=How the Roosters beat the Rabbitohs to the signature of Joseph Suaalii|url=https://www.smh.com.au/sport/nrl/suaalii-tug-of-war-over-with-south-sydney-set-to-release-star-teen-20201125-p56hqn.html|url-access=limited|work=Sydney Morning Herald|access-date=1 May 2021}} The signing was officially announced on 1 December, with Sua'ali'i joining the Roosters effective immediately after he was released from the final year of his Rabbitohs contract.{{cite web|last=Walsh|first=Dan|date=1 December 2020|title=Roosters sign Suaalii following release from Rabbitohs|url=https://www.nrl.com/news/2020/12/01/rabbitohs-release-suaalii-roosters-set-to-pounce/|website=NRL.com|access-date=1 May 2021}}

Sua'ali'i made his debut for North Sydney Bears in round one of the 2021 NSW Cup season. Sua'ali'i scored two tries in North Sydney's 48–20 loss to the Blacktown Workers Sea Eagles.{{cite web|last=Churches|first=Marc|date=14 March 2021|title=Joseph Suaalii shines in first senior competitive game|url=https://wwos.nine.com.au/nrl/joseph-suaalii-shines-in-first-senior-competitive-game-with-two-tries-north-sydney-bears-blacktown-manly/393a3017-0f69-49f2-b087-2296836e9f38|work=Wide World of Sports|access-date=15 March 2021}}

On 15 March 2021, the ARL Commission granted Sua'ali'i an exemption to play in the NRL before turning 18-years-old.{{cite web|last=Chammas|first=Michael|date=15 March 2021|title=Roosters granted exemption to play Suaalii|url=https://www.smh.com.au/sport/nrl/nrl-grants-roosters-exemption-to-play-suaalii-20210315-p57aul.html|url-access=limited|work=Sydney Morning Herald|access-date=15 March 2021}}{{cite web|last=Walsh|first=Dan|date=15 March 2021|title='Very rare': Suaalii exemption won't become NRL norm - Abdo|url=https://www.nrl.com/news/2021/03/15/suaalii-granted-exemption-to-make-nrl-debut-before-18th-birthday/|website=NRL.com|access-date=1 May 2021}} Sua'ali'i made his NRL debut on 22 May 2021, playing at {{rlp|ce}} for the Sydney Roosters in their round eleven loss to the Brisbane Broncos.{{cite web|last=McMurtry|first=Andrew|date=20 May 2021|title=Sydney Roosters finally hand 17-year-old Joseph Suaalii NRL debut|url=https://www.news.com.au/sport/nrl/sydney-roosters-finally-hand-17yearold-joseph-suaalii-nrl-debut/news-story/4dbc14f6e01bdd700071c40d8d958d95|website=news.com.au|access-date=22 May 2021}}{{cite web|last=Bailey|first=Scott|date=21 May 2021|title='It's time': Joseph Suaalii, 17, named for NRL debut with Sydney Roosters after choosing league over rugby|url=https://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/league/300313789/its-time-joseph-suaalii-17-named-for-nrl-debut-with-sydney-roosters-after-choosing-league-over-rugby|work=Stuff|access-date=22 May 2021}}{{cite web|last=Gabor|first=Martin|date=22 May 2021|title=Broncos upset Rooster to spoil Suaalii's debut|url=https://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/sport/nrl/broncos-upset-rooster-to-spoil-suaaliis-debut/news-story/e82ee9689d77538b5ab9515f141681f1|work=Daily Telegraph|access-date=22 May 2021}} At age 17 years and 294 days, Sua'ali'i was the first player since Jason Taumalolo in 2010 to debut prior to their 18th birthday.{{cite web|last=Riccio|first=David|date=21 May 2021|title=NRL 2021: Joseph Suaalii to debut for Sydney Roosters|url=https://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/sport/nrl/nrl-2021-joseph-suaalii-to-debut-for-sydney-roosters/news-story/bd6ac0558361e138e9a8e853c907b4ef|work=Daily Telegraph|access-date=23 May 2021}} Sua'ali'i scored his first NRL try the following week as the Sydney Roosters defeated the Canberra Raiders in round twelve.{{cite web|last=McMurtry|first=Andrew|date=29 May 2021|title=Super Suaalii becomes first 17yo to score an NRL try since 2009|url=https://www.foxsports.com.au/nrl/nrl-premiership/teams/roosters/super-suaalii-becomes-first-17yo-to-score-an-nrl-try-since-2009/news-story/cfd07ddb8c6af4eee74c2922a58a4ea4|work=Fox Sports|access-date=30 May 2021}}{{cite web|last=Lutton|first=Phil|date=29 May 2021|title=Suaalii celebrates maiden NRL try as Raiders' troubles deepen|url=https://www.smh.com.au/sport/nrl/suaalii-scores-maiden-nrl-try-as-raiders-troubles-deepen-20210529-p57wcb.html|url-access=limited|work=Sydney Morning Herald|access-date=30 May 2021}} Sua'ali'i played in the Roosters' next three fixtures (Gold Coast Titans, Penrith Panthers, Melbourne Storm), winning one and losing two. Following the Roosters' heavy round sixteen defeat to the Melbourne Storm, Sua'ali'i did not play again for the remainder of the season, as, announced on 13 July 2021, he had accrued a foot injury.{{cite web | last=Dinjaski | first=Melanie | title=NRL news: Joseph Suaalii rookie season over after foot injury, Sydney Roosters | website=Nine | date=2021-07-14 | url=https://www.nine.com.au/sport/nrl/sydney-roosters-joseph-suaalii-out-for-season-20210714-p5ityj.html | access-date=2024-10-21}}{{cite news |last=Bailey |first=Scott |date=14 July 2021 |title=Sydney Roosters’ season hits new low as injury curse strikes teen prodigy |url=https://7news.com.au/sport/rugby-league/ankle-injury-ends-suaaliis-nrl-season-c-3396544 |work=7 News }}

Sua'ali'i was absent from the first five rounds of the 2022 NRL season from a foot (lisfranc) injury. Following round four, Sua'ali'i said “My foot is going well, feeling good. I've been making sure I've been looking after it and doing everything I can to stay on top of it. I'm happy here learning the game. But there's no rush. I'm just trying to go game-by-game.”{{cite web |url=https://www.nswrl.com.au/news/2022/04/06/sydney-roosters-joseph-suaalii-in-no-rush-for-nrl-return/ |title=Suaalii in no rush for NRL return |date=6 April 2022 |website=nswrl.com.au |publisher= }} After sitting out for another round, Sua'ali'i re-appeared for the Roosters in round six against the New Zealand Warriors.{{cite news |last=Gabor |first=Martin |date=18 April 2022 |title=‘He was great’: Trent Robinson impressed by Joseph Suaalii’s NRL return |url=https://www.couriermail.com.au/sport/nrl/he-was-great-trent-robinson-impressed-by-joseph-suaaliis-nrl-return/news-story/e8c4754e9ae60e1777aee25e4b202cf4 |work=The Courier-Mail }} Sua'ali'i scored his first try of the season in round eight against the Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs in a 16–12 loss.{{cite web |url=https://www.roosters.com.au/news/2022/04/30/errors-haunt-easts-against-bulldogs/ |title=Errors Haunt Easts in Tight Contest Against Bulldogs |date=30 April 2022 |website=roosters.com.au }}

In rounds nine and ten, Sua'ali'i continued his attacking form from the previous round, scoring four tries over the next two fixtures: a double in a 44–16 win over the Gold Coast Titans,{{cite news |date=7 May 2022 |title=Tedesco's ton up as Roosters thrash Titans |url=https://www.espn.com/nrl/story/_/id/33869222/nrl-james-tedesco-ton-sydney-roosters-thrash-gold-coast-titans |work=ESPN }} and, in incredible fashion, a double in a 31–24 victory over the Parramatta Eels.{{cite news |last=Pengilly |first=Adam |date=15 May 2022 |title=Suaalii scores screamer as Roosters snuff out Eels’ Magic Round comeback |url=https://www.smh.com.au/sport/nrl/suaalii-scores-screamer-as-roosters-snuff-out-eels-magic-round-comeback-20220515-p5alg8.html |work=The Sydney Morning Herald }}{{cite web |url=https://www.nrl.com/news/2022/05/15/whiz-kids-fire-as-roosters-take-down-eels/ |title=Whiz kids fire as Roosters take down Eels |last=Lenehan |first=Martin |date=15 May 2022 |website=nrl.com |publisher=National Rugby League (NRL) }} Between rounds eleven and sixteen managed to score four tries, with the Roosters only managing to get one win from six games. Up to round sixteen the Sydney Roosters were in poor form, sitting tenth on the Premiership ladder. However, statistically Sua'ali'i was fairing very well. He had ten tries (one assist), he averaged 131 run metres, 27.5 kick return metres, 5.6 tackles (62 total), 3.2 tackle breaks (35 total), and had eight linebreaks.{{cite web |url=https://www.nrl.com/players/nrl-premiership/roosters/joseph-suaalii/ |title=Joseph Suaali'i |website= |publisher=nrl.com |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221006184658/https://www.nrl.com/players/nrl-premiership/roosters/joseph-suaalii/ |archive-date=6 October 2022 }}

From round eighteen until the second-last round (twenty-four), Sua'ali'i, and the Sydney Roosters, were outstanding. Sua'ali'i scored six tries in a seven match win-streak, to finish the season in sixth place. Regarded as the league's "in form" team, Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks was the only other team to have won their last five matches by seasons end.{{cite news |last=St John |first=Mark |date=29 August 2022 |title=Every scenario in the NRL’s last round and week one of finals predicted |url=https://www.foxsports.com.au/nrl/nrl-premiership/nrl-2022-every-final-round-scenario-week-one-finals-predicted-broncos-raiders-eels-storm-sharks-cowboys-roosters-rabbitohs/news-story/620354365d8453863b8abe711f48e4d0 |work=Fox Sports Australia }} Sua’ali’i ended his second NRL season as the Dally M Winger of the Year.{{cite web |url=https://www.roosters.com.au/news/2022/09/29/nine-roosters-named-in-dally-m-nrl-and-nrlw-team-of-the-year/ |title=Roosters dominate 2022 Dally M Team of the Year|date=29 September 2022 |website=roosters.com.au }}

In round one of the 2023 NRL season, the Sydney Roosters played away against the newly-entered team the Dolphins. Sua'ali'i scored the first try of the match, however the Roosters lost 18–28 at Lang Park, Brisbane.{{cite news |last=Walsh |first=Dan |date=5 March 2023 |title=Power, passion and tears as Dolphins blow holes in Roosters with famous debut win |url=https://www.smh.com.au/sport/nrl/dolphins-blow-holes-in-roosters-to-seal-shock-win-on-debut-20230305-p5cpib.html |work=The Sydney Morning Herald }}{{cite news |date=6 March 2023 |title=‘They have a lot of problems’: Roosters ‘out on their feet’ as legend reveals big ‘concern’ |url=https://www.foxsports.com.au/nrl/nrl-premiership/nrl-2023-the-dolphins-first-nrl-game-dolphins-beat-roosters-highlights-laurie-daley-wayne-bennett-news-phil-rothfield/news-story/969359c18d9f29d6e025106ec96576b2 |work=Fox Sports Australia }}

In Anzac Round against St George Illawarra Dragons Sua'ali'i kicked his first NRL goal. He played 21 matches for the Sydney Roosters in the 2023 NRL season as the club finished 7th on the table and qualified for the finals. He played in both of the clubs finals games as they were eliminated in the second week against Melbourne.{{cite web|url=https://www.sportingnews.com/au/rugby-league/news/sydney-roosters-nrl-2023-season-review/88b2453a9bca06123c73704b#:~:text=While%20their%20late%2Dseason%20heroics,to%20reach%20the%20prelim%20finals./|title=NRL 2023: Sydney Roosters season review|website=www.sportingnews.com}}

On 26 May, he was named at centre for New South Wales ahead of game one in the 2024 State of Origin series.{{cite web|url=https://www.nrl.com/news/2024/05/26/blues-announce-new-look-squad-for-origin-opener/|title=Blues name six rookies, new captain for Origin opener|website=www.nrl.com}} During Game 1, Sua'ali'i was sent off for a high hit on Queensland fullback Reece Walsh seven minutes into the game. Sua'ali'i became only the sixth player in Origin history to be sent off. New South Wales went on to lose the match 38-10.{{cite web |title=Blues V Maroons - Game 1, 2024 Match Centre |url=https://www.nrl.com/draw/state-of-origin/2024/game-1/blues-v-maroons/ |website=National Rugby League |publisher=National Rugby League |access-date=5 June 2024}}{{cite web|url=https://www.foxsports.com.au/nrl/nrl-premiership/state-of-origin-2024-joseph-suaalii-send-off-reece-walsh-tackle-nsw-blues-debutants-nsw-blues-queensland-maroons-tackle-videos-highlights/news-story/abd4a24ec79aa99ef64000a44aefdb42/|title=‘Red card all day’: NSW rookie SENT OFF in horror debut as brutal Walsh hit sparks debate|website=www.foxsports.com.au}}Sua'ali'i was subsequently charged with a grade two reckless high tackle offence. Sua'ali'i was later suspended for four weeks over the incident.{{cite web |last1=Walter |first1=Brad |title=Sua'ali'i earns unwanted record after eighth minute send-off |url=https://www.nrl.com/news/2024/06/05/suaalii-earns-unwanted-record-after-seventh-minute-send-off/ |website=NRL.com |access-date=5 June 2024 |date=5 June 2024}}{{cite web|url=https://www.nine.com.au/sport/nrl/state-of-origin/state-of-origin-1-2024-joseph-suaalii-high-tackle-send-off-reece-walsh-video-20240605-p5jjlg.html/|title=Joseph Suaalii facing four-game ban after sickening hit on Reece Walsh in State of Origin opener|website=www.nine.com.au}}

Being born in Australia with a Samoan parent, Sua'ali'i was eligible to represent either Australia or Samoa at international level.

Samoa coach Matt Parish, in late August, called Sua'ali'i to sway his opinion on playing for Samoa.{{cite news |last1=Read |first1=Brent |last2=Carayannis |first2=Michael |date=24 September 2022 |title=Sport Confidential: Titans set to sign Joe Stimson, Golf date to decide Cam Munster’s future |url=https://www.theaustralian.com.au/sport/nrl/sport-confidential-roosters-star-joseph-suaalii-commits-to-samoa-for-rugby-league-world-cup/news-story/d1625dfedeadc8147922ccc55c55309d?amp |work=The Australian }} Weeks later, and a month before the 2021 Rugby League World Cup, Sua'ali'i responded to the call-up stating his intentions to play for Samoa.{{cite news |last=Tiernan |first=Eamonn |date=21 September 2022 |title=‘Most difficult decision of my career’: Kangaroos cop double blow as stars drop bombshells |url=https://www.foxsports.com.au/nrl/kangaroos/nrl-2022-australia-kangaroos-joseph-suaalii-mal-meninga-samoa-broncos-roosters-how-many-players-have-withdrawn-from-kangaroos-selection/news-story/deda19621f813e0f9d5c377c8359c74d |work=Fox Sports Australia }} In late September 2022, he was named in the Samoa squad.{{cite news |last=Walter |first=Brad |date=27 September 2022 |title=Samoa name eight grand final stars in powerful World Cup squad |url=https://www.nrl.com/news/2022/09/27/samoa-name-eight-grand-final-stars-in-powerful-squad/ |work=nrl.com }}

Sua'ali'i played every minute of Samoa's 2021 Rugby League World Cup campaign, in which they started in Pool A against hosts England. Samoa lost by fifty-four points.{{cite news |last=Gallan |first=Daniel |date=15 October 2022 |title=England 60–6 Samoa: Rugby League World Cup opener – as it happened |url=https://www.theguardian.com/sport/live/2022/oct/15/england-v-samoa-rugby-league-world-cup-opener-live |work=The Guardian }} Although Sua'ali'i did not score in Samoa's second Group match against Greece, he helped with a try assist in a 72–4 victory.{{cite news |date=24 October 2022 |title=Samoa bounce back in 68-point massacre; Eels star’s Lebanon masterclass: World Cup Wrap |url=https://www.foxsports.com.au/nrl/nrl-premiership/rugby-league-world-cup-match-results-samoa-vs-greece-lebanon-vs-ireland-scores-highlights-match-report-jarome-luai-mitchell-moses-jacob-kiraz/news-story/dc52233fd72db9a30a5bcc7e43163ff1 |work=Fox Sports Australia }} Getting another try assist in Samoa's third Group fixture against France, Samoa won four straight matches and advanced to the Final against Australia, losing 30–10.{{cite news |last=McLaughlin |first=Luke |date=19 November 2022 |title=Australia 30–10 Samoa: Rugby League World Cup final – as it happened |url=https://www.theguardian.com/sport/live/2022/nov/19/australia-v-samoa-rugby-league-world-cup-final-live |work=The Guardian }}

In late August 2022, it was reported that Sua'ali'i was being heavily pursued by Rugby Australia (RA) in an attempt to have him "switch codes" to play rugby union for an alleged A$10 million over five years (A$2 million p/y).{{cite news |last=Doran |first=Christy |date=31 August 2022 |title=‘Obviously struck a nerve’: RA confirms Suaalii plot, takes jab at NRL amid ‘golden decade’ promise |url=https://www.foxsports.com.au/rugby/wallabies/australian-rugby-2022-joseph-suaalii-contract-wallabies-nrl-sydney-roosters-rugby-australia-hamish-mclennan-video/news-story/f38182b60fdad2c93e5b99b8ad94ef28 |work=Fox Sports Australia }}{{cite news |date=1 September 2022 |title=Rugby ‘suffering from disillusionment’ as Wallabies stars left filthy by $10m Suaalii bid |url=https://www.foxsports.com.au/rugby/nrl-2022-joseph-suaalii-targeted-by-rugby-australia-wallabies-players-unhappy/news-story/647118a20bc6215d3af6290b4ef31737 |work=Fox Sports Australia }} It was originally cited a month prior (July 2022) that RA had a number of NRL players in their sights to target before the 2027 Rugby World Cup to be hosted on home soil.{{cite news |last=Doran |first=Christy |date=17 July 2022 |title=‘On the hit list’: Burton in Rugby Australia’s sights as Wallabies plot another NRL raid |url=https://www.foxsports.com.au/rugby/wallabies/nrl-2022-matt-burton-rugby-australia-plot-raid-joseph-suaalii-latest-news-transfer-latest/news-story/a1763035706b8063bd54e2c9eec157f9 |work=Fox Sports Australia }}{{cite news |date=30 July 2022 |title=Wallabies eye massive bid for ‘X-factor’ Suaalii – and contract clause could trigger code swap |url=https://www.foxsports.com.au/nrl/nrl-premiership/teams/roosters/wallabies-eye-massive-bid-for-xfactor-suaalii-and-contract-clause-could-trigger-code-swap/news-story/11f72dd4b4fd79b10afaa4a91761387a |work=Fox Sports Australia }} Although the reports were confirmed by Rugby Australia Chairman Hamish McLennan, he denied the price-tag associated with Sua'ali'i as being “fanciful”. Following the moves on Sua'ali'i by Rugby Australia, Australian Rugby League Commission (ARLC) Commissioner Peter V'landys criticised RA, stating: “[rugby union is] boring, slow and [a] hard-to-watch game.” He added: “I don’t think Sua'ali'i would go to rugby because he would be bored.”{{cite news |last=Ritchie |first=Dean |date=30 August 2022 |title=Peter V’landys hits back at Wallabies’ plan to lure Joseph Suaalii with $10m deal |url=https://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/sport/nrl/rugby-australias-nrl-hit-list-revealed-wallabies-plan-to-lure-joseph-suaalii-with-10m-deal/news-story/a1c272bc0a1cb4d300d1ee36f1a7cd71 |work=The Daily Telegraph }}

On 25 March 2023 (round four of the 2023 NRL season), it was announced that Sua'ali'i had signed with Rugby Australia (RA) to switch codes and play for the New South Wales Waratahs and Australia starting from 2025.{{cite news |last=Khan |first=Jo |date=25 March 2023 |title=NRL star Joseph Suaalii to switch codes for three-year contract with Rugby Australia |url=https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2023/mar/25/nrl-star-joseph-suaalii-to-switch-codes-for-three-year-contract-with-rugby-australia |work=Guardian Australia |access-date=25 March 2023 }}{{cite news |last=Tiernan |first=Eamonn |date=25 March 2023 |title=Confirmed: Suaalii tells Roosters he’s going, signs one of rugby’s richest ever deals |url=https://www.foxsports.com.au/nrl/nrl-premiership/nrl-2023-sydney-roosters-joseph-suaalii-is-he-leaving-when-is-he-leaving-australian-rugby-2024-trent-robinson/news-story/8998057bab74afd00d621cc05efc9325 |work=Fox Sports Australia |access-date=25 March 2023 }} Although not confirmed, it was reported that Sua'ali'i's contract was between A$1.5 and A$1.6 million per year until the end of 2027.{{cite news |last=Robinson |first=Georgina |date=27 March 2023 |title=Has rugby paid too much for Joseph Suaalii? |url=https://www.smh.com.au/sport/rugby-union/has-rugby-paid-too-much-for-joseph-suaalii-20230326-p5cvdd.html |work=The Sydney Morning Herald |access-date=31 March 2023 }}{{cite news |date=26 March 2023 |title=Joseph Suaalii signs rugby mega-deal, tells Roosters he’s leaving |url=https://www.nzherald.co.nz/sport/joseph-suaalii-signs-rugby-mega-deal-tells-roosters-hes-leaving/BXGLLZFUENAEFNYRXWPSPFTAQ4/ |work=The New Zealand Herald |access-date=31 March 2023 }} The signing of Sua'ali'i by Rugby Australia came just a few weeks after Sua'ali'i activated a clause in his contract with the Sydney Roosters to stay until the end of the 2024 NRL season,{{cite news |date=6 March 2023 |title=Staggering $2 million twist as Roosters pull off Joseph Suaalii coup |url=https://www.news.com.au/sport/nrl/staggering-2-million-twist-as-roosters-pull-off-joseph-suaalii-coup/news-story/a231291348d90d97eee0706cee30d960 |work=News.com.au |access-date=31 March 2023 }}{{cite news |last1=Robinson |first1=Georgina |last2=Atkinson |first2=Michael |last3=Payten |first3=Iain |date=23 March 2023 |title=Huge offer on table in bid to tempt Suaalii to switch codes |url=https://www.smh.com.au/sport/rugby-union/huge-offer-on-table-in-bid-to-tempt-suaalii-to-switch-codes-20230322-p5cufi.html |work=The Sydney Morning Herald |access-date=31 March 2023}} turning down a possible A$2.7–2.8 million dollar offer from rival NRL club the South Sydney Rabbitohs.{{Cite tweet |user=Danny_Weidler |number=1632505318994501637 |title=Souths offered Joseph Sua’ali’i $800k for 2024, $900k for 2025, $1m for 2026. Yet he stays for 2024 for around $700k at the Roosters. His relationship with Nick Politis and Trent Robinson is clearly very strong. }}

Sua'ali'i stated that his primary motivation for switching to rugby union was a long-held ambition to play in a British & Irish Lions tour (scheduled for 2025) and participate in a home Rugby World Cup (scheduled for 2027).{{rp|00:47:41}}

Sua'ali'i's move was very high-profile,{{cite web |url=https://www.rugbypass.com/news/who-is-joseph-suaalii-and-why-is-his-rugby-union-switch-such-a-big-deal/ |title=Who is Joseph Suaalii and why is his rugby union switch such a big deal? |last=Cameron |first=Ian |date=26 March 2023 |website=rugbypass.com |publisher= }} being compared to former rugby league and rugby union players Israel Folau,{{cite web |url=https://www.theroar.com.au/2023/03/27/suaalii-can-have-the-same-devastating-impact-as-israel-folau-and-bring-a-touch-of-class-to-the-wallabies/ |title=The Folau Factor: Why Rugby Australia have gone all-in on Suaalii |last=Doran |first=Christy |date=28 March 2023 |website= |publisher=The Roar }} Sonny Bill Williams,{{cite news |last=Peacock |first=Jamie |date=12 November 2022 |title=Joseph Suaalii's a once in a generation player like SBW and GI but England can stop him |url=https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/rugby-league/joseph-suaalii-england-world-cup-28471919 |work=Daily Mirror }} and Lote Tuqiri. The move received both criticism and support from various individuals involved in the NRL and rugby union, including former rugby league player and coach Phil Gould who said on Nine's 100% Footy: “Go now. Don't let the door hit you on the arse on the way out. Go. Go now. Gone. He's made his decision. You sign a contract for rugby 18 months before his league contract ends.”{{cite news |date=28 March 2023 |title=‘Don’t let the door hit you on the arse’: Gould’s stunning Suaalii rant amid rugby exodus |url=https://www.news.com.au/sport/nrl/dont-let-the-door-hit-you-on-the-arse-goulds-stunning-suaalii-rant-amid-rugby-exodus/news-story/07d80eb76ad8b340d60ab8c231446dd7 |work=News.com.au |access-date=31 March 2023 }} Brandon Smith, a teammate of Sua'ali'i, quipped upon learning of his move: “Super stoked for him, he's an amazing talent and rugby really got a gem there, [but] a $1.6 million winger from the Roosters isn't going to help you beat the All Blacks. Like Peter V'landys said, go over, get that easy money and then come back to the real sport.”{{cite news |date=28 March 2023 |title=Kiwis star Smith makes cheeky dig at Wallabies, Rugby Australia |url=https://www.1news.co.nz/2023/03/28/kiwis-star-smith-makes-cheeky-dig-at-wallabies-rugby-australia/ |work=1News }} ARLC Commissioner Peter V'landys, speaking to The Sydney Morning Herald, stated of the move: “It's hard to blame Joseph for going to rugby and considering it as his future when he is going to be paid twice the money for doing half the work;” “In rugby they play around 33 minutes per match, but in league the ball is in play for 57 minutes, so it would be a lot easier to earn your money. Besides, I really think that after Joseph plays rugby for a little while he will get terribly bored and return to rugby league. That’s what the majority of the players who switch codes do.”{{cite news |last=Weidler |first=Danny |date=26 March 2023 |title=‘Easy money’ for Suaalii in rugby but NRL return likely: V’landys |url=https://www.smh.com.au/sport/nrl/easy-money-for-suaalii-in-rugby-but-nrl-return-likely-v-landys-20230325-p5cv8j.html |work=The Sydney Morning Herald }} Former Wallaby Tim Horan, responding to V’landys' comments, stated: “I've been quite disappointed in the comments from some – not all – rugby league commentators. Quite disappointed about how they probably disrespected the game of rugby, I think, and how good we are globally... Peter V'landys, who's apparently a wonderful administrator to say 'I think you're going to be bored going and playing rugby' – I think that's pretty poor form from Peter.” Adding, “You probably should have said 'Joseph, thanks very much for what you've already done for us in the game. We've got two years left, we're going to support you for the next two years. You brought a lot of boys and girls through the turnstiles and we wish you the best when you go in two years' time.”{{cite news |last=Worthington |first=Sam |date=30 March 2023 |title='Disrespected the game': Ex-Wallabies return serve on NRL leaders after 'bored' sledge |url=https://wwos.nine.com.au/rugby/nrl-news-2023-joseph-suaalii-reaction-tim-horan-takes-aim-at-peter-vlandys/a69067ca-b496-4633-918b-509957ae1a2b |work=Nine.com.au |access-date=31 March 2023 }}

{{See|2025 New South Wales Waratahs season{{!}}2025 Waratahs season}}

As Sua'ali'i was in the Australia squad throughout November 2024, he missed being with the Waratahs in their early off-season. This included a tour of Japan to play the Kubota Spears under new coach Dan McKellar.{{Cite tweet |author=New South Wales Waratahs |user=NSWWaratahs |number=1862391733947916795 |date=29 November 2024 |title=Pre-season match #1 in the books in Japan. Arigatō gozaimashita Kubota Spears and to our Principal Partner NRI for making our tour to Japan possible. #wearetahs }} Sua'ali'i re-joined the team following the end of the international calendar, however he did not make an appearance in any pre-season matches. He was also ruled out ahead of a rivalry clash in early February against the ACT Brumbies with "knee soreness" despite being named as the starting fullback.{{cite web |title='Minor issue': Suaalii misses Waratahs' clash with Brumbies, Gordon forced off as game finishes locked up |url=https://www.theroar.com.au/2025/02/01/minor-issue-suaalii-misses-waratahs-clash-with-brumbies-gordon-forced-off-as-game-finishes-locked-up/ |last=Doran |first=Christy |date=1 February 2025 |website=The Roar |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250201143316/https://www.theroar.com.au/2025/02/01/minor-issue-suaalii-misses-waratahs-clash-with-brumbies-gordon-forced-off-as-game-finishes-locked-up/ |archive-date=1 February 2025 }}{{cite news |last=Payten |first=Iain |date=9 February 2025 |title=Suaalii is set to play fullback on Waratahs debut. A Wallabies great thinks it’s the wrong call |url=https://www.smh.com.au/sport/rugby-union/suaalii-is-set-to-play-fullback-on-waratahs-debut-a-wallabies-great-thinks-it-s-the-wrong-call-20250209-p5lanj.html |url-status=live |work=The Sydney Morning Herald |publisher=Nine Entertainment |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250210093437/https://www.smh.com.au/sport/rugby-union/suaalii-is-set-to-play-fullback-on-waratahs-debut-a-wallabies-great-thinks-it-s-the-wrong-call-20250209-p5lanj.html |archive-date=10 February 2025 }} In spite of this sua'ali'i was cleared to play for the Waratahs in their first round home game of the 2025 Super Rugby Pacific season against New Zealand side, the Highlanders.{{cite news |last=Drennan |first=Jonathan |date=1 February 2025 |title=Suaalii expected to face Highlanders despite missing Waratahs trial |url=https://www.smh.com.au/sport/rugby-union/suaalii-expected-to-face-highlanders-despite-missing-waratahs-trial-20250201-p5l8sf.html |url-status=live |work=The Sydney Morning Herald |publisher=Nine Entertainment |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250212142138/https://www.smh.com.au/sport/rugby-union/suaalii-expected-to-face-highlanders-despite-missing-waratahs-trial-20250201-p5l8sf.html |archive-date=12 February 2025 }} As early as January 29 coach Dan McKellar did not have a position set out for Sua'ali'i. Speaking to Sydney's 2GB radio station, McKellar stated: "I've given him time in a number of different positions, so nothing is locked in... He's certainly got value across [the field]. You can play him on the wing, you can play him at 13 like he did on tour, you can play him at fullback. So, it's wherever he is going to be best suited for the team and obviously where we can build the game around him where he is going to get plenty of touches of the ball."{{cite news |last=Patterson |first=Emily |date=29 January 2025 |title='Nothing is locked in': Waratahs still deciding where to play $6m man Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii |url=https://www.nine.com.au/sport/rugby/super-rugby-news-2025-nsw-waratahs-joseph-suaalii-position-dan-mckellar-comments-20250128-p5l7xd.html |url-status=live |work=Nine's Wide World of Sports |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250201105113/https://www.nine.com.au/sport/rugby/super-rugby-news-2025-nsw-waratahs-joseph-suaalii-position-dan-mckellar-comments-20250128-p5l7xd.html |archive-date=1 February 2025 }} Making mention of possible positions Sua'ali'i would start in, McKellar added: "The last thing I want is Joseph being in a position, or a game, where the ball just isn't coming to him... He's a threat with ball in hand and as coaches, we need to be smart and tactical on how we ensure that occurs. I'm giving him some time on the wing and some time at 13 and some time at fullback and we'll make a decision over the next couple of weeks." Sua'ali'i was named as the Waratahs fullback on 12 February ahead of their round one fixture.{{cite news |last=Pandaram |first=Jamie |date=12 February 2025 |title=Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii named at fullback for Waratahs debut in Super Rugby opener |url=https://www.news.com.au/sport/josephaukuso-suaalii-named-at-fullback-for-waratahs-debut-in-super-rugby-opener/news-story/c98b7326f222406e89b86f6a6d7f3368?from=rss-basic |work=News.com.au |publisher=News Corp Australia }} Sua'ali'i's first touch of the ball on debut for the Waratahs was in an aerial duel following a box kick from teammate Jake Gordon.{{cite news |last=Pentony |first=Luke |date=17 February 2025 |title=Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii makes Waratahs debut ahead of Wallabies vs British and Irish Lions series |url=https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-02-17/super-rugby-pacific-round-one-joseph-akuso-suaalii-waratahs/104942920 |url-status=live |work=ABC News |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250218071651/https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-02-17/super-rugby-pacific-round-one-joseph-akuso-suaalii-waratahs/104942920 |archive-date=18 February 2025 }}{{cite web |title=Super-man Suaalii soars as Waratahs grab last-gasp win |url=https://super.rugby/superrugby/news/super-man-suaalii-soars-as-waratahs-grab-last-gasp-win/ |date=14 February 2025 |website=super.rugby |publisher=SANZAAR |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250216092009/https://super.rugby/superrugby/news/super-man-suaalii-soars-as-waratahs-grab-last-gasp-win/ |archive-date=16 February 2025 }} He also made a darting run into the opposition's 22 metre line, a try-saving tackle against Highlanders outside centre Tanielu Teleʻa, and recorded two clean breaks, eleven carries and seventy-three metres gained in total before being subbed off in the 66th minute.{{cite news |last=Mayne |first=Joshua |date=14 February 2025 |title=Joseph Sua'ali'i shines in Super Rugby debut as Waratahs edge Highlanders |url=https://www.sportingnews.com/au/rugby-union/news/joseph-suaalii-super-league-debut-waratahs-highlanders/ce42faad0e542ff6d0d7a7a6 |url-status=live |work=The Sporting News |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250215072527/https://www.sportingnews.com/au/rugby-union/news/joseph-suaalii-super-league-debut-waratahs-highlanders/ce42faad0e542ff6d0d7a7a6 |archive-date=15 February 2025 }} The Waratahs won the match in the final minute of the game, 37–36. Following his debut Sua'ali'i was cited as declaring that the Super Rugby is tougher than international rugby.{{cite news |last=Drennan |first=Jonathan |date=15 February 2025 |title=Super Rugby tougher than international game, says Suaalii after Waratahs debut |url=https://www.smh.com.au/sport/rugby-union/super-rugby-tougher-than-international-game-says-suaalii-after-waratahs-debut-20250215-p5lccf.html |url-status=live |work=The Sydney Morning Herald |publisher=Nine Entertainment |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250217161449/https://www.smh.com.au/sport/rugby-union/super-rugby-tougher-than-international-game-says-suaalii-after-waratahs-debut-20250215-p5lccf.html |archive-date=17 February 2025 }}

In October 2024, Sua'ali'i was named in the Australia national team squad for the Autumn Nations Series by head coach Joe Schmidt having only played his last game for the Sydney Roosters a month prior. This meant he had not made his debut for his new club, the Waratahs, at the time of the announcement.{{cite web |title=Joseph Sua’ali’i joins Skelton and Kerevi in Wallabies squad for UK and Ireland tour |url=https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2024/oct/22/rugby-australia-wallabies-squad-uk-tour-joseph-suaalii-will-skelton-samu-kerevi |publisher=The Guardian |access-date=1 November 2024}} In doing so, he became only the third player in Australian rugby history, after Matt Giteau and Tatafu Polota-Nau to debut for the Wallabies before playing in Super Rugby.{{cite web |last1=Williamson |first1=Nathan |title='Everything's an opportunity': Schmidt backs Suaalii to shine on Rugby's centre stage |url=https://www.rugby.com.au/news/wallabies-england-joseph-aukuso-suaalii-selection-reaction-joe-schmidt-rugby-union-2024117 |publisher=Rugby Australia |access-date=10 November 2024}} In November 2024, he was named at outside centre in the starting XV to make his debut against England at Twickenham Stadium.{{cite web |title=Suaalii to start for Australia against England |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-union/articles/crezne33lj0o |publisher=BBC Sport |access-date=7 November 2024}} He went on to win player-of-the-match in this fixture as Australia won 42–37.{{cite news |last1=Worthington |first1=Sam |title=Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii wins man of the match in eye-popping Wallabies debut |url=https://www.nine.com.au/sport/rugby/news-2024-joseph-suaalii-wallabies-vs-england-highlights-man-of-the-match-debut-20241110-p5kpb7.html |access-date=10 November 2024 |publisher=Nine Wide World of Sports |date=10 November 2024}} This was Australia's first win at Twickenham since the 2015 Rugby World Cup and the first time they had won the Ella-Mobbs Trophy since 2012.{{cite web |title=Recap: England stunned as Australia snatch dramatic victory |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-union/live/crez7r7yln0t?page=6 |publisher=BBC Sport |access-date=13 November 2024}} Throughout the game, he had twice as many offloads as any other player.{{cite web |title=Rugby Pass Top100 Players |url=https://www.rugbypass.com/top-100-mens-rugby-players/ |publisher=RugbyPass |access-date=15 December 2024}} In the Autumn Nations Series fixture gainst Scotland he looked to have sustained a hand injury in the first half after a big tackle on Sione Tuipulotu forcing an early substitution. While his side went on to lose 27–13, his first loss in international rugby union, he was later cleared of a broken wrist and eligible to play in their final fixture of the series.{{cite web |title=Autumn Nations Series: Scotland earn 27-13 win over Australia - reaction |url=https://www.rugby.com.au/news/scotland-wallabies-joseph-aukuso-suaalii-injury-wrist-arm-rugby-union-test-20241124 |publisher=BBC Sport |access-date=24 November 2024}}{{cite web |title=Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii cleared of broken wrist after tackle against Scotland |url=https://www.theaustralian.com.au/breaking-news/josephaukuso-suaalii-cleared-of-a-broken-wrist-after-tackle-against-scotland/news-story/868786390ef27ba5caa63c3b1df9a72d |publisher=The Australian |access-date=26 November 2024}}

Sua'ali'i does not consume alcohol and states he has never had a sip of it.{{rp|01:04:19}} Sua'ali'i maintains a rigorous daily routine for mental and physical preparation, which includes waking up early, taking a cold shower, going for a walk, visualizing his day in a park for 15–20 minutes, and journaling.{{rp|01:01:07}}

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New South Wales Cup

{{updated|match played 27 September 2024}}{{cite web |url=https://www.rugbyleagueproject.org/matches/Custom/MTEtMjUwMSwyNTEyLDI1MTYsMjY0NSwyOTIyLS00LS0tLS0zMDkwOS0tLS0tLS0tLS0tLS0tLS0tLS0tLS0tLS0tLS0tLS0tLS0tLS0= |title=NRL Premiership – Custom Match List |website=rugbyleagueproject.org |date= }}

NRL

International

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{{updated|12 February 2024}}

New South Wales Waratahs

International

{{updated|match played 30 November 2024}}

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• [https://www.roosters.com.au/teams/telstra-premiership/sydney-roosters/joseph-suaalii/ Sydney Roosters profile] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210522080623/https://www.roosters.com.au/teams/telstra-premiership/sydney-roosters/joseph-suaalii/ |date=22 May 2021 }}
• [https://www.nrl.com/players/rugby-league-world-cup/samoa/joseph-suaalii/ Samoa profile]

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{{Samoa 2021 Rugby League World Cup squad}}

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