Andrew Tangata-Toa

Andrew Tangata-Toa
Personal information
Born	15 February 1974 (age 49); Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia
Playing information
Position	Second-row, Lock, Wing
Club
Representative
	Source: RLP

Last updated November 14, 2023

Andrew Tangata-Toa (born 15 February 1974) is a Tongan former professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1990s. Primarily a second-rower, he played for the Newcastle Knights, St George Dragons and Huddersfield Giants.

Background

Born on the Gold Coast, Queensland, Tangata-Toa played junior rugby league for the Burleigh Bears and attended Miami State High School.

Playing career

In 1990, Tangata-Toa represented the Queensland under-17 side, kicking three goals in a 14-all draw with New South Wales.^[1]

In Round 19 of the 1993 NSWRL season, Tangata-Toa made his first grade debut for the Newcastle Knights in a 14–16 loss to the Manly Sea Eagles. That season, he represented the New South Wales under-19 side.^[2] In 1995, Tangata-Toa was a member of the Tonga squad at the 1995 Rugby League World Cup but did not play a game.^[3]

In 1997, after four seasons with the Knights, Tangata-Toa joined the St George Dragons. During the 1997 season, he represented the Rest of the World side in an 8–28 loss to Australia. In his two seasons with the Dragons, Tangata-Toa played 26 games, scoring one try.

In 1999, he moved to the Huddersfield Giants in the Super League, playing 15 games in his lone season at the club.^[4]

Personal life

Tangata-Toa's younger brother, David, is a former professional rugby league player and coach.^[5]

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References

↑ "1990". 18th Man. 26 October 2017.
↑ "1993". 18th Man. 26 October 2017.
↑ "World Cup 1995 details". www2.hunterlink.net.au. Archived from the original on 29 September 2007. Retrieved 12 January 2022.
↑ "Ellison shines for Castleford" . The Independent . London. 28 June 1999. Archived from the original on 7 May 2022. Retrieved 15 October 2009.
↑ "Andrew Johns to mentor Tongan rugby league team". The Daily Telegraph. Sydney. 19 April 2016.

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[1] "1990". 18th Man. 26 October 2017.

[2] "1993". 18th Man. 26 October 2017.

[3] "World Cup 1995 details". www2.hunterlink.net.au. Archived from the original on 29 September 2007. Retrieved 12 January 2022.

[4] "Ellison shines for Castleford" . The Independent . London. 28 June 1999. Archived from the original on 7 May 2022. Retrieved 15 October 2009.

[5] "Andrew Johns to mentor Tongan rugby league team". The Daily Telegraph. Sydney. 19 April 2016.

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