Tinirau Arona
Tinirau Arona (born 8 May 1989) is a Cook Islands international[3] rugby league footballer who plays as a prop, second-row and loose forward for Wakefield Trinity in the Super League.
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Born | Dunedin, New Zealand | 8 May 1989|||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Height | 180 cm (5 ft 11 in) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Weight | 106 kg (16 st 10 lb) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Position | Lock, Prop, Second-row | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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As of 9 August 2020 |
He previously played for the Sydney Roosters and the Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks in the NRL.
Background
Arona was born in Dunedin, New Zealand. He is of Cook Islands descent and moved to Sydney, New South Wales, Australia as an 11-year-old.
He played his junior rugby league for the St Clair Comets, before being signed by the Penrith Panthers.[4] Arona is cousins with Penrith Panthers and Cook Islands representative player Tupou Sopoaga.[5]
Playing career
On 4 October 2006, Arona made his international début for the Cook Islands national rugby league team as a 17-year-old, playing off the interchange bench and scored the Cook Islands only try in the 46-6 loss to the Samoa national rugby league team.[6] In October 2009, Arona played 2 matches for the Cook Islands national rugby league team in the Pacific Cup.[7] Arona played in the Penrith Panthers NYC team in 2008-2009[8] before moving on to play for the Sydney Roosters NSW Cup team the Newtown Jets in 2010 where Arona was awarded the club's best and fairest and best forward.[9] Earning himself a contract with the Sydney Roosters.
Sydney Roosters
2011
In Round 4 of the 2011 NRL season, Arona made his NRL début for the Sydney Roosters, playing off the interchange bench in the Roosters 24-6 victory over the Wests Tigers at SFS.[10] Arona finished his début year in the NRL with him playing in 13 matches for the Sydney Roosters in the 2011 NRL season. On 3 November 2011 The annual RLIF Awards dinner was held at the Tower of London and Arona was named Cook Islands' player of the year.[11]
2012
In Round 9 against the Newcastle Knights at SFS, Arona scored his first NRL career try in the Roosters 24-6 win.[12] Arona finished the 2012 NRL season with him playing in 20 matches and scoring 3 tries (12p) for the Sydney Roosters.
2013
In July 2013, Arona represented the NSW Residents side.[13] Arona finished the 2013 NRL season with him playing in 3 matches for the Sydney Roosters. Arona was part of the Cook Islands national rugby league team that participated in the 2013 Rugby League World Cup playing at lock in all 3 matches for the Cook Islands.[14] On 6 December 2013, Arona signed with the Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks after getting released from his contract with the Sydney Roosters.[15]
Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks
2014
In Round 1 of the 2014 NRL season, Arona made his National Rugby League Premiership début for the Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks, scoring a try in the Sharks 18-12 loss to the Gold Coast Titans at Remondis Stadium.[16] Arona finished his first year with the Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks in the 2014 NRL season with him playing in 21 matches and scoring 3 tries (12p).
Wakefield Trinity (Wildcats)
On 5 November 2015, Arona signed a 1-year contract with Super League side Wakefield Trinity Wildcats starting in 2016.[17]
References
- "Statistics at loverugbyleague.com". loverugbyleague.com. 31 December 2019. Retrieved 1 January 2020.
- "Statistics at rugbyleagueproject.org". rugbyleagueproject.org. 31 December 2019. Retrieved 1 January 2020.
- "Tinirau Arona". Newtown Jets. 2010. Retrieved 3 September 2010.
- "After Heading East for New Turf Young Rooster has His Hands Full". Theaustralian.com.au. Retrieved 5 November 2015.
- "Cronulla Sharks Cousins' Tinirau Arona and Tupou Sopoaga Ready to Take on NRL". Dailytelegraph.com.au. Retrieved 5 November 2015.
- "Samoa vs. Cook Islands". Rugby League Project. Retrieved 5 November 2015.
- "Samoa and Cook Islands announce squads - NRL.com". M.nrl.com. 12 October 2009. Retrieved 5 November 2015.
- Archived 3 September 2014 at the Wayback Machine
- "Established 1908 - Celebrating 102 years of rugby league tradition". Newtown Jets. Retrieved 5 November 2015.
- "Roosters Take On the Injury Hit Tigers". Foxsports.com.au. Retrieved 5 November 2015.
- "Slater scoops player award". Sky Sports. 3 November 2011. Retrieved 5 November 2011.
- "Pearce Takes Roosters to Top Eight Spot". Theaustralian.com.au. Retrieved 5 November 2015.
- "View topic - VB NSW Cup Rep Squad named". The Mighty Bears. Retrieved 5 November 2015.
- "Rugby League World Cup 2013". Rlwc2013.com. Retrieved 5 November 2015.
- Arona, Tinirau. "TINIRAU ARONA MOVES TO THE CRONULLA-SUTHERLAND SHARKS". Zero Tackle. Personal Tweet. Retrieved 5 December 2013.
- "Paul Gallen Injures Ankle in Titans 18-12 Upset of Sharks". Dailytelegraph.com.au. Retrieved 5 November 2015.
- "Wildcats seal signing of Tinirau Arona | NRL". Zero Tackle. Retrieved 5 November 2015.