King Vuniyayawa

King Vuniyayawa (born 13 March 1995) is a Fijian professional rugby league footballer who plays as a or for the York Knights in the Betfred Super League, on loan from the Newcastle Thunder in the RFL Championship.

He has previously played for the New Zealand Warriors in the NRL and represented Fiji at international level. He has also previously played for the Leeds Rhinos, Salford Red Devils and Hull FC in the Super League, and Featherstone Rovers in the Championship.

Background Vuniyayawa was born in Lautoka, Fiji.

Career New Zealand Warriors Vuniyayawa made his NRL debut in Round 1, 2020, in the Warriors' 20–0 loss to the Newcastle Knights.

Leeds Rhinos On 16 January 2021, it was reported that he had signed for Leeds in the Super League. On 9 October, Vuniyayawa signed a two-year contract to join Salford.

Salford Red Devils On 9 October 2021 Salford announced the signing of Fijian international King Vuniyayawa on a two-year contract. Following Salford's 30-14 victory over Castleford in May 2022, Vuniyayawa was ruled out of the remainder of the 2022 season with a pectoral injury. Vuniyayawa made a remarkable recovery and made returned to first team action in the resounding Round 26 victory away at Castleford. In the 2023 Super League season, he played 25 matches for Salford as the club finished 7th on the table and missed the playoffs.

Hull F.C. (loan) On 18 July 2024 it was reported that he had signed for Hull F.C. in the Super League on loan for the remainder of the 2024 season.

Featherstone Rovers On 6 December 2024 it was reported that he had signed for Featherstone Rovers in the RFL Championship.

Newcastle Thunder On 30 December 2025 it was reported that he had signed for Newcastle Thunder in the RFL Championship for the 2026 season.

International In 2018, Vuniyayawa was selected to represent vs .