Isaiah Iongi (born 24 June 2003) is an Australian professional rugby league footballer who plays as a fullback for the Parramatta Eels in the National Rugby League and NSW Cup.
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| Full name | Isaiah Iongi | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Born | 24 June 2003 Queensland, Australia | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Position | Fullback | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Source: [1] As of 16 August 2024 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Background
editIongi is of Tongan descent. In 2023, he represented Tonga A team, playing five-eighth. Iongi came through the Penrith Panthers pathway system. In 2022, Iongi made his debut in NSW Cup for Penrith. In 2022, Iongi was selected at Fullback for Queensland under 19's team. In 2023, he was named NSW Cup Fullback of the year [1]
Playing career
editIn Round 22 2024, Iongi made his NRL debut for Penrith against the Newcastle Knights in a 22–14 win at BlueBet Stadium. Iongi was released from the final year of his deal at Penrith to sign with the Parramatta Eels until the end of 2027.[2]
References
edit- ^ "Isaiah Iongi - Playing Career - RLP". www.rugbyleagueproject.org.
- ^ "Iongi signs with the Eels". 22 August 2024.