Issac Luke

Rugby league player, New Zealand representative

Issac Luke - Rugby league player, New Zealand representative
Born

May 29th, 1987
37 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

New Zealand

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Born in 1987, a rugby league player who played as a hooker. Made his professional debut with the South Sydney Rabbitohs in the National Rugby League (NRL) in 2007. Represented New Zealand in international competitions, contributing to the team’s success. Participated in multiple NRL seasons and demonstrated consistent performance throughout his career, contributing to the Rabbitohs' 2014 premiership win. After a decade with South Sydney, joined other NRL clubs, continuing to showcase talent in the sport.

Played for South Sydney Rabbitohs

Won the NRL Premiership in 2014

Represented New Zealand in rugby league

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