Mark Wycliffe Elia (born 25 December 1962)[3] is former professional rugby league footballer who represented both New Zealand and Western Samoa.
During his long career, Elia played for the Te Atatu Roosters, Northcote Tigers, Kent Invicta, Southend Invicta, St. Helens, Widnes, Halifax, the Canterbury Bulldogs and RC Albi in France.
[4] Mark Elia played at centre in St. Helens' 15-14 victory over Leeds in the 1987–88 John Player Special Trophy Final during the 1987–88 season at Central Park, Wigan on Saturday 9 January 1988.
[citation needed] Elia represented the New Zealand national rugby league team between 1985 and 1989, playing in ten tests and thirty seven games.
In 1996 Elia coached the Hawkes Bay Unicorns in the Lion Red Cup.