Felila Kia Explained

Felila Kia
Birth Date:2003 12, df=yes
Birth Place:Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
Height:173cm (68inches)
Weight:90kg (200lb)
Club1:Newcastle Knights
Year1start:2023
Appearances1:3
Tries1:0
Goals1:0
Fieldgoals1:0
Points1:0
Updated:21 August 2023
Source:[1]

Felila Kia (born 29 December 2003) is an Australian professional rugby league footballer. She previously played for the Newcastle Knights in the NRL Women's Premiership. Her positions are and .

Background

Born in Brisbane, Queensland, Kia played her junior rugby league for the Wynnum Manly Seagulls. She is a former Queensland and Australian champion discus thrower, where she was ranked number one in the world at the age of 16.[2]

Playing career

2022

In 2022, Kia played for the Wynnum Manly Seagulls in the QRL Women's Premiership.[3] She also gained selection for the women's Queensland under-19s State of Origin squad.[4]

2023

In May, she signed a 2-year contract with the Newcastle Knights.[2] In round 4 of the 2023 NRLW season, she made her NRLW debut for the Knights against the Gold Coast Titans.[5] She parted ways with the club at the end of the season.[6]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Felila Kia - Playing Career - RLP. www.rugbyleagueproject.org.
  2. Web site: Host of international and NRLW experience bolsters Knights. 10 May 2023. Newcastle Knights.
  3. Web site: Felila Kia. 16 June 2022. Queensland Rugby League.
  4. Web site: Rubys headline strong Queensland Under 19 women’s team. 16 June 2022. Queensland Rugby League.
  5. Web site: NRLW Squad Update: Knights v Titans. 12 August 2023. Newcastle Knights.
  6. Web site: 2024 NRLW Signings Tracker: Eels young guns ink new deals; Hunt joins Red V. 2 June 2024. National Rugby League.