Paul Whatuira
Rugby league player and 2005 NRL champion
Born
July 31st, 1981
43 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
New Zealand
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Played rugby league in New Zealand and Australia. Played as a center and second-row forward. Represented the New Zealand national team in international competitions. Achieved notable success in the NRL, particularly with the Wests Tigers, securing the Grand Final victory in 2005. Also played for the Penrith Panthers and had a stint in the UK with the Hull Kingston Rovers.
Won the 2005 NRL Grand Final with Wests Tigers
Represented New Zealand in the 2006 Tri-Nations
Played for Penrith Panthers in the NRL
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