on his ex-girlfriend, and distributing lewd photos of her. He was released on $6000 bail. He was then placed on a one-year good behaviour bond after being found guilty of sending nude photos of his former girlfriend to her brother and a friend. On 18 December 2012, Leilua was released from his Roosters contract due to disciplinary reasons. On 22 December 2012, Leilua joined the Newcastle Knights. 2013 On 5 March 2013, Leilua officially signed a two-year contract with the Newcastle Knights starting in the same year. In Round 6 of the 2013 NRL season, Leilua made his club debut for the Newcastle Knights against the Penrith Panthers at centre in the Knights 8–6 win at Hunter Stadium. After playing a few more weeks playing in the Knights New South Wales Cup team, Leilua cemented his centre position after regular centre Timana Tahu was dropped to the New South Wales Cup for the rest of the season. Leilua return to the Knights first grade squad in round 10 against the Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs, scoring his first club try for the Knights in the 44–8 win at Hunter Stadium. Leilua finished his first season with the Newcastle Knights with him playing in 19 matches and scoring 13 tries. He was selected to represent Samoa in the 2013 Rugby League World Cup, held in England and Wales. Leilua made his international debut for Samoa against New Zealand at centre, scoring a try in Samoa's 42–24 loss at Halliwell Jones Stadium. Leilua played in all 4 matches and scored a try in the tournament. 2014 In February 2014, Leilua was selected in the Knights inaugural 2014 Auckland Nines squad. On 22 April 2014, Leilua re-signed with the Knights for a further two years, keeping him at the club until the end of the 2016 season. In round 26 against the St George Illawarra Dragons, Leilua played his 100th NRL career match, scoring a try in Newcastle's 40–10 win at Hunter Stadium. Leilua finished the season with him playing in 22 matches and scoring 11 tries . On 7 October 2014, Leilua was selected in the Samoa final 24-man squad for the 2014 Four Nations series. Leilua played in all 3 matches and scored a try in the tournament. 2015 In the pre-season, Leilua was reportedly on the outer with new Knights coach Rick Stone, after he returned to training overweight and was rumoured to