Eddie Aila Explained

First:RL
Eddie Aila
Birth Place:Papua New Guinea
Teama:Papua New Guinea
Yearastart:2000
Yearaend:01
Appearancesa:5
Triesa:1
Goalsa:0
Fieldgoalsa:4
Ru Year1start:2004
Updated:10 November 2023
Source:RLP
New:yes

Eddie Aila is a Papua New Guinean rugby footballer who represented Papua New Guinea at rugby league in the 2000 World Cup.

Playing career

Aila began his career playing rugby union before joining the Wynnum Manly Seagulls in the Queensland Cup.[1] From there he was selected for Papua New Guinea and he played at the 2000 World Cup. Aila finished his national career having played in five test matches.

Aila later returned to rugby union joining the Souths Rugby club.[2] He plays for Logan City and coaches their colts side.[3]

Notes and References

  1. https://archive.today/20120907175612/http://www.rleague.com/content/article.php?id=8423 PNG Kumuls Player Profiles
  2. https://archive.today/20120710165938/http://my.rugby.com.au/news/club_players_to_camp_for_australian_7_selection,21362.html/news/archive/section/21893 Club players go into camp for Australian Sevens selection
  3. http://www.loganrugby.com.au/Profiles/Eddie_Aila.htm Eddie Aila