Irie Papuni Explained

Irie Papuni
Birth Date:29 January 2001
Birth Place:Australia
Height:1900NaN0
Weight:1100NaN0
Position:Lock, Flanker
Years1:2024–
Apps1:1
Points1:0
Clubupdate:3 March 2024

Irie Papuni (born 29 January 2001) is an Australian rugby union player, of Tongan heritage, who plays for . 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 for the 2024 Super Rugby Pacific season.[5] He made his debut in Round 2 of the season against the .[6]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Irie Papuni. Ultimate Rugby. 3 March 2024.
  2. News: 2022 Shute Shield Season Preview: Eastern Suburbs. Rugby News. 28 March 2022. 3 March 2024.
  3. News: The sky is the limit for Two Blues side still on the rise according to coach. Rugby News. 16 January 2024. 3 March 2024.
  4. News: Waratahs Academy features strongly in Junior Wallabies Squad. NSW Rugby. 6 May 2021. 3 March 2024.
  5. Moana Pasifika Squad Announcement 2024 . Moana Pasifika . 9 November 2023 . 9 November 2023.
  6. News: Moana records first ever win, second loss for 'Saders. Rugby365. 2 March 2024. 3 March 2024.