RUGBY LEAGUE NORTHLAND STAFF

CORI PAUL

DEVELOPMENT MANAGER/ SCHOOLS LEAD

M:  021 775 392

E:  corip@rln.co.nz

Born and raised in Papatoetoe, South Auckland, from a family of two sisters and one brother. Like most families involved in sport, growing up playing weekend sport in the morning and following Dad around the Rugby League fields of Auckland were the main activities in the household for many years. I have been living in the Northland region for close to 27 years and come from Wainui Bay in the Bay of Islands. Northland is my home. My partner Gemma is a Venue and Events coordinator at Whangarei District Council incorporating the operations of Semenoff Stadium, our daughter Calais is a radiation therapist at Auckland hospital and our three boys (Deon – 18, Cobe – 17 and Chase 15)  keep busy with an apprenticeship, tertiary aspirations and getting through high school exams respectively. I have been involved in a multitude of industries in my working life ranging from quality control processing to mechanical repairs to disability sport and secondary school sport administration. This experienced has allowed me to develop different skills around planning and managing projects and people. Coaching began for me in 2006 when my daughter decided she wanted to play netball for Whangarei Primary School and although I had no idea about the sport, I enjoyed every aspect of it which lead me to become accredited in the Sport industry through the NorthTec Sports and Recreation programme. While I have coached junior Rugby League, Rugby, Football and Netball teams I have recently been heavily involved in coaching Rugby at Club and Representative age group level. I am passionate about Northland and junior sport. I am excited to have the opportunity to develop and grow Rugby League in Northland and a challenge I am looking forward to. I believe growing our players holistically is the key in making sure that we not only have fantastically talented players representing our region but also developing our players as good people.

LOUIS ANDERSON

DEVELOPMENT OFFICER/ACADEMY LEAD

M: 021 478 308

E: LouisA@rln.co.nz​​​​​​​

Born in Dargaville, Lui and his family relocated to Australia when he was just 10 months old. His earliest memory of playing rugby league dates back to when he was four, playing for the Belrose Eagles. After moving back to New Zealand in his early teens, Lui earned a spot on the Auckland U13’s representative team and continued to represent Auckland in every age group. The following year, at age 14, he made his test debut for the NZu14 before transitioning to Rugby Union at Church College of New Zealand. He later represented Waikato Rugby Union at the U16 level before being invited to join the One NZ Warriors wider training squad in 2002 as a 17 year old. Lui made his NRL debut at 18 years old in round three of the 2004 season against the Penrith Panthers and went on to play five seasons in the NRL, earning 18 caps for the Kiwis. He then moved to the UK, joining the Warrington Wolves in the Super League for four years. After making 100 appearances for the Wolves, he signed with the Catalan Dragons in France for another seven years.

When he's not on the field, Lui enjoys spending time with his seven children, surfing, diving, and staying active. One of his fondest rugby league memories is playing in the Tri Nations Finals against the Kangaroos, where he was part of the team that won 24-0.

TERI TITO

COMPETITION, COMMUNICATION AND ADMINISTRATION MANAGER

M: 021 242 6975

E:  admin@rln.co.nz

My journey in Rugby League began with my parents, whose lifelong dedication to sports inspired a legacy that continues through my whānau. Born and raised in Northland, I grew up in a loving, humble, and hardworking family of nine siblings, guided by values of respect, resilience, and commitment. These principles have shaped who I am and remain central to my personal and professional life.

As a proud parent of two active boys, aged 18 and 8, I draw inspiration from them daily. They teach me patience, appreciation, and how to overcome challenges—lessons that fuel my personal growth and drive my passion for making a positive impact.

My connection to Rugby League deepened in 2013 when my dad and whānau established the HoraHora Broncos junior rugby league club. Since then, I’ve been actively involved in various roles, supporting the growth of our tamariki and fostering a love for the game in Northland. This experience has ignited a passion for community development and strengthened my commitment to nurturing opportunities for our whānau in Te Tai Tokerau.

I am excited to contribute to the growth and development of Rugby League while empowering our community and tamariki to thrive on and off the field.

PELE WHARAWHARA-PHILLIPS

DEVELOPMENT OFFICER/ WOMEN AND GIRLS LEAD

M: 022 070 9167

E:  pelewp@rln.co.nz

Kia ora e te whānau,

I was born and raised in Wellington, the middle child of five siblings, where sports were always a big part of our family life. My brother and I played hockey for most of our childhood, but eventually, we realised our Pasifika heritage might be better suited to other sports. Throughout high school, I tried my hand at various sports, including Sevens, Volleyball, Hockey, and Netball, but I discovered my true passion for Rugby Union at a young age.

The majority of my career has been in Rugby Union, with a focus on Women’s and Girls' rugby. Over the years, I’ve worn many hats—manager, coach, board/committee member—and have become deeply involved in team sports and the community. This has become an important part of my whānau life, with our weekends often spent travelling around Northland for various sports events.

My husband, Jeremy, recently completed his concussion specialist training and, as a nurse, frequently accompanies our teams as the on-call medic. We have one son, Kaiārahi, who is six years old and already shows the competitiveness of a seasoned athlete. In our downtime, you’ll usually find our whānau by the water or in Kerikeri, where we spend time with my family and enjoy playing squash.