Joseph Vuna Explained

Joe Vuna
Fullname:Joseph Vuna
Birth Date:31 July 1998
Birth Place:Alameda County, California, U.S.
Height:182cm (72inches)
Weight:100kg (200lb)
Year1start:2018
Appearances1:4
Tries1:0
Goals1:0
Fieldgoals1:0
Points1:0
Club2:Gold Coast Titans
Year2start:2021
Year2end:23
Appearances2:11
Tries2:1
Goals2:0
Fieldgoals2:0
Points2:4
Appearances3:0
Tries3:0
Goals3:0
Fieldgoals3:0
Points3:0
New:yes
Source:[1]
Updated:3 September 2023

Joseph Vuna (born 31 July 1998) is a professional rugby league footballer who plays as a forward for the Gold Coast Titans in the National Rugby League (NRL).

He previously played for the New Zealand Warriors in the NRL.

Background

Vuna was born in Alameda County, California, United States and grew up in New Zealand. He is the younger brother of dual-code rugby international Cooper Vuna.

Career

2018

Vuna made his NRL debut for the New Zealand Warriors in their annual ANZAC Day match against the Melbourne Storm.[2]

He left the club at the end of the 2018 season to go on a Mormon mission.[3]

2021

Vuna began the 2021 season playing for the Tweed Heads Seagulls in the Queensland Cup, and returned to the NRL for the Gold Coast Titans in round 13 against the Melbourne Storm.[4]

2023

Vuna played a total of 9 games for the Gold Coast in the 2023 NRL season as the club finished 14th on the table.[1]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Joseph Vuna - Career Stats & Summary. Rugby League Project.
  2. Web site: NRL Round 8 Storm vs Warriors. NRL.com. 25 April 2018 . 25 April 2018.
  3. Web site: 3 October 2018. League: Warriors youngster Joseph Vuna to put NRL career on hold for Mormon mission. New Zealand Herald. 5 June 2021.
  4. Web site: 2 June 2021. Train, trial, Titan: Joe Vuna's story. titans.com.au. 5 June 2021.