Mark Ioane


Mark Ioane is a New Zealand professional rugby league footballer who plays as a for the North Wales Crusaders in the RFL Championship.
He has previously played for the Gold Coast Titans and St. George Illawarra Dragons in the NRL, and the London Broncos and Leigh Centurions in the Championship and the Super League.

Early years

Ioane was born in Auckland, New Zealand. He attended De La Salle College in Māngere East.

Playing career

New Zealand Warriors

Ioane was signed by the New Zealand Warriors and played 25 games for the Junior Warriors in the 2010 Toyota Cup, scoring four tries. He started at prop in the grand final, won by the Junior Warriors 42-28.
He was selected by the Junior Kiwis at the end of 2010.

Canberra Raiders

In 2011 Ioane joined the Canberra Raiders but could not break into the first grade side. While at the Raiders Ioane played for the Souths Logan Magpies in the Queensland Cup and the Mount Pritchard Mounties in the NSW Cup. Ioane won the Mounties player of the year award in 2012.

Gold Coast Titans

Ioane signed for the Gold Coast Titans in 2013 on a one season deal and played for the Burleigh Bears in the Queensland Cup. He was named to make his National Rugby League debut for the Gold Coast against the New Zealand Warriors on 5 May 2013.

St. George Illawarra Dragons

On 1 July 2015, Ioane joined the St. George Illawarra Dragons mid-season for the rest of the year.

London Broncos

On 9 November 2015, he signed one-year contract with English Kingstone Press Championship side, London Broncos starting in 2016.

Leigh Centurions

Ioane joined the Leigh Centurions ahead of the 2020 RFL Championship season. On 28 May 2022, Ioane played for Leigh in their 2022 RFL 1895 Cup final victory over Featherstone.

Keighley Cougars

Released by Leigh after three seasons, Ioane signed for Keighley in October 2022 on a two-year deal.
On 8 January 2026 it was reported that he had left Keighley Cougars

North Wales Crusaders

On 12 January 2026 it was reported that he had signed for North Wales Crusaders in the RFL Championship