Joe Mano Explained

Joe Mano
Full Name:Joseph Saitia Mano
Birth Date:2 July 1995
Birth Place:Hawaii, U.S.
Height:5 ft 11 in
Weight:200 lb
Position:Wing
Years1:2021–
Clubs1:Utah Warriors
Repyears1:2023–
Repcaps1:2
Reppoints1:20

Joseph Saitia Mano (born July 2, 1995) is a professional rugby union player from American Samoa.[1]

Early life

Born in Hawaii, Mano was named after his elder brother, who died of cancer shortly after Mano's birth.[2] He was brought up in the village of Lauliʻi in American Samoa and attended Fa’asaō Marist High School.[3]

Rugby career

Mano, a winger, represented American Samoa in rugby sevens qualifying matches for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.[4] He has played Major League Rugby for the Utah Warriors since 2021. His 14 tries for Utah in the 2023 season was matched only by New England's Paula Balekana.[5] In 2023, Mano scored a hat-trick on debut for the United States against Brazil in Villajoyosa, Spain, becoming the first Eagles debutant to achieve the feat in the professional era.[2]

See also

Notes and References

  1. News: Walker . Sean . Mano maneuvers Utah Warriors past Chicago for 2nd straight win . . March 5, 2023 . en.
  2. Web site: “It feels amazing” – Joe Mano on his remarkable rise to test rugby . . November 24, 2023.
  3. Web site: Utah Warriors Joe Mano 2023 Profile . DJ Coil Rugby . October 27, 2022.
  4. News: Utah signs Selects standout Joseph Mano . Americas Rugby News . February 10, 2021.
  5. News: Three Utah Warriors Earn Spots On All-MLR Teams For 2023 Season . KSL Sports . July 18, 2023.