| Robert Tanielu | |
| Birth Date: | 9 June 1982 |
| Birth Place: | Christchurch, New Zealand |
| Height: | 197cm (78inches) |
| Weight: | 114kg (251lb) |
| Year1start: | 2002 |
| Appearances1: | 1 |
| Tries1: | 1 |
| Goals1: | 0 |
| Fieldgoals1: | 0 |
| Points1: | 4 |
| Year2start: | 2003 |
| Year2end: | 04 |
| Appearances2: | 5 |
| Tries2: | 0 |
| Goals2: | 0 |
| Fieldgoals2: | 0 |
| Points2: | 0 |
| Year3start: | 2006 |
| Appearances3: | 3 |
| Tries3: | 0 |
| Goals3: | 0 |
| Fieldgoals3: | 0 |
| Points3: | 0 |
| Yearastart: | 2005 |
| Appearancesa: | 1 |
| Triesa: | 0 |
| Goalsa: | 0 |
| Fieldgoalsa: | 0 |
| Pointsa: | 0 |
| New: | yes |
| Retired: | yes |
| Source: | [1] |
| Updated: | 4 January 2024 |
Robert Tanielu (born 19 June 1982) is a New Zealand former professional rugby league footballer. He previously played with the Brisbane Broncos, Melbourne Storm and North Queensland Cowboys. He retired in January 2007 following medical advice after sustaining his second serious neck injury.[2] Rob Tanielu now lives with his 3 kids, Alize, Memphis and Knight and wife, Janelle Tanielu. He also coaches multiple teams, and do what he does best, play rugby league.
Robert Tanielu was born in Christchurch, New Zealand.
Tanielu was a Sydenham Swans junior in the Canterbury Rugby League and represented the Junior Kiwis in 2001.[3]