Irie Papuni
Australian rugby union player
Rugby player
Date of birth | (2001-01-29) 29 January 2001 (age 23) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Place of birth | Australia | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Height | 190 cm (6 ft 3 in) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Weight | 110 kg (243 lb; 17 st 5 lb) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Irie Papuni (born 29 January 2001) is an Australian rugby union player, of Tongan heritage, who plays for Moana Pasifika. His preferred position is lock or flanker.[1]
Early career
Papuni is of Tongan heritage, but grew up in Australia. He played his club rugby for Eastern Suburbs before joining Western Sydney Two Blues.[2][3] He had previously been a member of the Waratahs academy, and represented the Junior Wallabies.[4]
Professional career
Papuni joined the Moana Pasifika for the 2024 Super Rugby Pacific season.[5] He made his debut in Round 2 of the season against the Drua.[6]
References
- ^ "Irie Papuni". Ultimate Rugby. Retrieved 3 March 2024.
- ^ "2022 Shute Shield Season Preview: Eastern Suburbs". Rugby News. 28 March 2022. Retrieved 3 March 2024.
- ^ "The sky is the limit for Two Blues side still on the rise according to coach". Rugby News. 16 January 2024. Retrieved 3 March 2024.
- ^ "Waratahs Academy features strongly in Junior Wallabies Squad". NSW Rugby. 6 May 2021. Retrieved 3 March 2024.
- ^ "Moana Pasifika Squad Announcement 2024". Moana Pasifika (Press release). 9 November 2023. Retrieved 9 November 2023.
- ^ "Moana records first ever win, second loss for 'Saders". Rugby365. 2 March 2024. Retrieved 3 March 2024.
External links
- itsrugby.co.uk Profile
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Moana Pasifika – current squad
- Suetena Asomua
- Donald Brighouse
- Allan Craig
- Michael Curry
- Miracle Faiʻilagi
- Ivan Fepuleai
- Solomone Funaki
- Sione Havili Talitui
- Lotu Inisi
- Niko Jones
- Sekope Kepu
- Tevita Langi
- Sateki Latu
- James Lay
- Sione Mafileo
- Thomas Maka
- Sama Malolo
- Sam Moli
- Alamanda Motuga
- Viliami Napa'a
- Jacob Norris
- Semisi Paea
- Irie Papuni
- Abraham Pole
- Tom Savage
- Sam Slade
- Ofa Tauatevalu
- Ola Tauelangi
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