Stanley Waqa
Stanley Waqa (born 28 April 1988) is a Fijian former professional rugby league footballer who played in the 2000s. He played for the Sydney Roosters in the National Rugby League.[2] His position is at prop.
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Born | Suva, Fiji | 28 April 1988|||||||||||||||||||||
Height | 190 cm (6 ft 3 in) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Weight | 118 kg (18 st 8 lb) | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Position | Prop | |||||||||||||||||||||
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As of 6 January 2020 Source: [1] |
Background
He played his junior rugby for the Guildford Owls. He was a member of the Roosters Toyota Cup team in 2008.
Playing career
Waqa made his first grade debut for the Sydney Roosters in round 11 of the 2009 NRL season against Penrith which ended in a 48-6 loss at Penrith Park. Waqa made nine appearances for the Sydney Roosters in 2009 as the club finished last on the table for the first time since 1966.[3]
Controversy
In October, 2009, Waqa was charged over a knife-wielding incident in which a young woman was wounded in Sydney's east.[4] Police allege Waqa was arguing with a woman inside an apartment in Randwick. It is alleged Waqa then armed himself with a knife, and recklessly wounded the woman. The woman was taken to hospital suffering lacerations.[5]
References
- "Stanley Waqa - Career Stats & Summary - Rugby League Project". www.rugbyleagueproject.org. Retrieved 2020-01-06.
- http://www.couriermail.com.au/sport/nrl/ex-rooster-cleared-of-slashing-wife/story-e6frep5x-1225842867167?from=public_rss
- Barrett, Chris (21 September 2010). "The wooden spoon to premier gold? Roosters run recalls league history". The Sydney Morning Herald.
- "NRL player charged over 'knife attack'". news.com.au. 2009-10-07. Retrieved 2009-10-08.
- "Waqa stood down after being charged by police". The Sydney Morning Herald. 7 October 2009.