Timana Tahu

Rugby league player with Newcastle Knights

Timana Tahu - Rugby league player with Newcastle Knights
Born

October 16th, 1980
45 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Australia

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Played professional rugby league for the Newcastle Knights and the Parramatta Eels. Represented Australia in international competitions and played for the New South Wales State of Origin team. Tahu had a successful club career and was pivotal in games during peak seasons.

Played for Newcastle Knights and Parramatta Eels

Represented New South Wales in State of Origin

Played for Australian national team

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