Peter Hola Explained

Peter Hola
Birth Date:1999 4, df=yes
Birth Place:Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Height:192cm (76inches)
Weight:110kg (240lb)
Club1:North Qld Cowboys
Year1start:2019
Year1end:21
Appearances1:12
Tries1:0
Goals1:0
Fieldgoals1:0
Points1:0
Club2:Canberra Raiders
Year2start:2023
Year2end:present
Appearances2:2
Tries2:0
Goals2:0
Fieldgoals2:0
Points2:0
Source:[1]
Updated:25 May 2024

Peter Hola (born 27 April 1999) is a professional rugby league footballer who currently plays as a for the Canberra Raiders in the National Rugby League (NRL).

He previously played for the North Queensland Cowboys in the NRL.

Background

Hola was born in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. He is of Tongan descent, and was raised in Auckland, New Zealand.

He played his junior rugby league for the Marist Saints. He attended Avondale College and was signed by the North Queensland Cowboys after being spotted at the 2016 New Zealand Schoolboys carnival.[2]

Playing career

Early career

In 2017, Hola moved to Townsville, Queensland, where he joined the Cowboys NYC squad. He began the season playing for the Townsville Blackhawks Mal Meninga Cup side before moving up to the Cowboys NYC side and playing eight games.[3] [4] In September 2017, he represented the New Zealand under-18 side in their loss to the Australian Schoolboys.[5]

In 2018, Hola played for the Northern Pride in the Hastings Deering Colts competition, winning their under-20 Best and Fairest award, and made his Queensland Cup debut for them later that season.[6] [7] [8] On 13 October, he played for the Junior Kiwis in their loss to the Junior Kangaroos at Mt Smart Stadium.[9]

2019

On 19 February, Hola re-signed with the North Queensland club until the 2022 season and joined their NRL squad.[2] He began the season playing for the Northern Pride in the Queensland Cup.[10]

In Round 21 of the 2019 NRL season, Hola made his NRL debut in an 14–18 loss to the Brisbane Broncos.[11] He ended his rookie season with five appearances for the North Queensland side.

2020

In February, Hola was a member of the North Queensland's 2020 NRL Nines winning squad.[12] Hola's playing time was limited in 2020 due to injuries. In Round 9, after four appearances for North Queensland, he dislocated his wrist in a 16–42 loss to the Sydney Roosters, which kept him out for the rest of the season.[13]

2021

Hola signed a deal to join the Canberra Raiders on a two-year deal starting with the 2022 season.[14]

Achievements and accolades

Team

North Queensland Cowboys – Winners

Statistics

NRL

Statistics are correct to the end of the 2023 season[15]

width=2%Seasonwidth=8%Teamwidth=2%Matcheswidth=2%Twidth=2%Gwidth=2%GK %width=2%F/Gwidth=2%Pts
2019 North Queensland5 0 0 0 0
20204 0 0 0 0
20214 0 0 0 0
2023 Canberra2 0 0 0 0
Career totals140000

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Peter Hola - Playing Career - Summary. www.rugbyleagueproject.org. 13 May 2023.
  2. Web site: Hola joins Cowboys top 30. 19 February 2019.
  3. Web site: NYC team list: Cowboys v Tigers. 8 April 2017.
  4. Web site: U18 & U20 Mendi Blackhawks Teams Announced - Round 5. 31 March 2017.
  5. Web site: Keebra duo star in Schoolboys win. 30 September 2017.
  6. Web site: Veteran Anderson the Pride of his club. 17 October 2018.
  7. Web site: Young Cowboys talent on show for curtain-raiser. 13 April 2018.
  8. Web site: Feeder club action this weekend. 31 August 2018.
  9. Web site: Cup players named for Junior Kiwis. 3 October 2018.
  10. Web site: Subscribe to the Cairns Post. 13 May 2023.
  11. Web site: Final team list: Round 21. 8 August 2019.
  12. Web site: Nines final team list: Round 1 v Broncos. 14 February 2020.
  13. Web site: Westfund Rehab Report: Peter Hola. 10 August 2020. NQ Cowboys.
  14. News: Broncos sign former Titans captain Ryan James. Dailytelegraph.com.au . 30 November 2021 . 13 May 2023.
  15. Web site: Peter Hola - Career Stats & Summary - Rugby League Project. Rugby League Project.