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Tony Puletua is a former professional rugby league footballer who played in the National Rugby League (NRL) for the Penrith Panthers, St. George Illawarra Dragons, and the Parramatta Eels. He was born on 25 June 1979 in Auckland, New Zealand.
Puletua began his career with the Penrith Panthers in 2000, playing in the NRL until 2007. He then moved to the St. George Illawarra Dragons for the 2008 season, before returning to the Panthers in 2009. He then moved to the Parramatta Eels in 2011, where he played until his retirement in 2014.
Puletua was a powerful forward, known for his strong defence and hard-hitting runs. He was a member of the Panthers' 2003 NRL Grand Final-winning team, and was named in the NRL Team of the Year in 2006.
Puletua is currently the head coach of the Penrith Panthers' under-20s team.
As of 2021, Tony Puletua's net worth is estimated to be roughly $2 million.
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45 years old |
Zodiac Sign |
Cancer |
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25 June 1979 |
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25 June |
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Auckland, New Zealand |
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New Zealand |
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Tony Puletua Height, Weight & Measurements
At 45 years old, Tony Puletua height
is 1.92m and Weight 112 kg.
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112 kg |
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He is currently single. He is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about He's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, He has no children.
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Tony Puletua Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2022-2023. So, how much is Tony Puletua worth at the age of 45 years old? Tony Puletua’s income source is mostly from being a successful . He is from New Zealand. We have estimated
Tony Puletua's net worth
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$1 Million - $5 Million |
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Timeline
Puletua joined the Hull Kingston Rovers, on loan in 2015 from the Salford Red Devils. He made 13 appearances, scoring one try for the Hull Kingston Rovers, and retired on 18 September 2015.
Puletua joined Hull Kingston Rovers mid-season in 2015 on a season-long loan from Salford, and announced that he would retire from the game following his spell with Hull KR.
Puletua joined the Salford Red Devils for the 2014 season. He made 26 appearances for the club in 2014, but was not registered as a player for the 2015 season due to salary cap issues.
Puletua was called up to the Samoan squad as an injury replacement during the 2013 World Cup.
He played in the 2011 Super League Grand Final defeat by the Leeds Rhinos at Old Trafford.
He played in the 2009 Super League Grand Final defeat by the Leeds Rhinos at Old Trafford.
Puletua joined St Helens at the end of the 2008 season on a three-year deal.
Puletua was named in the Samoa squad for the 2008 Rugby League World Cup, and played in three matches. In 2009 he was named as part of the Samoan side for the Pacific Cup.
Puletua represented the New Zealand national team on 22 occasions following his début in 1998, including the 2000 World Cup. His last selection was for New Zealand against Australia in the ANZAC Test on 20 April 2007 as a replacement for the injured David Kidwell. After that, he switched his allegiance to Samoa.
Puletua played his junior rugby league with the St Mary's Saints before being signed by the Penrith Panthers. Puletua made his début for the Penrith Panthers in 1997 and played at second row in the Panthers team which defeated the Sydney Roosters in the 2003 NRL Grand final. As 2003 NRL premiers, the Panthers travelled to England to face Super League VIII champions, the Bradford Bulls in the 2004 World Club Challenge. Puletua played at second-row forward in the Panthers' 22–4 loss. He was captain of the team from January 2006. Puletua's brother, Frank, also played for the Penrith Panthers, retiring from professional rugby league on April 2011. On 4 October 2006, TP was selected to be a part of the Perinth Panthers' Team Legends. Used to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the Panthers, Puletua was alongside Penrith legends Mark Geyer, Brad Fitler and Rhys Wesser.
Anthony "Tony" Puletua (born 25 June 1979), also known by the nickname of "TP", is a New Zealand-born Samoan former professional rugby league footballer who last played for the Hull Kingston Rovers in the Super League. A New Zealand and Samoan international, Puletua previously played for the Penrith Panthers in the National Rugby League competition, primarily as second-row forward.