Manu Maʻu (born 24 August 1988) is a rugby league footballer who plays as a second-row forward for the Souths Sharks in Mackay, Queensland.

[4] Ma'u was released in 2009 to work and continue his rugby league career,[3] and joined the New Zealand Warriors' reserves team the Auckland Vulcans in the New South Wales Cup.

But he found himself unable to play away games, as the Australian immigration department denied him a visa, citing his criminal history.

A reformed man with a young family of his own, Ma'u was eager to put his past behind him and make the most of his opportunity with the Eels.

I want my partner Alisi and my kids [Melino and Levi] to be proud of me and I want my family to realise I'm not that naughty boy that caused them pain.

[10] In Round 14 against the Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs at ANZ Stadium, Ma’u debut year in the NRL was over after suffering a fractured forearm in the Parramatta's 22-12 win.

[17] On 6 May 2016, Ma'u made his debut for New Zealand against Australia in the 2016 Anzac Test, starting at second-row in the 16-0 loss at Hunter Stadium.

[23] Ma’u played in all 5 matches of the tournament including starting at second-row in the Kiwis 34-8 Four Nations Final loss against Australia at Anfield.

He was named in the Tonga squad for the 2017 Rugby League World Cup and played in every match of their historic charge to the semi-finals.

[29] After missing the start of the season through injury, Ma'u made his return for Parramatta in Round 7 against Newcastle scoring a try in a 28-14 loss.

In the elimination final against Brisbane, Ma'u kicked a goal in his last home game as Parramatta won the match 58-0 at the new Western Sydney Stadium.

[36] In round 4 of the 2023 Super League season, Ma'u scored two tries and was also sin binned during Catalans 18-10 victory over Wigan.