Isaiah Iongi

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Isaiah Iongi
Personal information
Full nameIsaiah Iongi
Born (2003-06-24) 24 June 2003 (age 21)
Queensland, Australia
Playing information
Position Fullback
Club
YearsTeamPldTGFGP
2024 Penrith Panthers 10000
2025– Parramatta Eels 00000
Total10000
Representative
YearsTeamPldTGFGP
2024 Tonga 00000
Source: [1]
As of 16 August 2024

Isaiah Iongi (born 24 June 2003) is an Australian professional rugby league footballer who plays as a fullback for the Parramatta Eels in the National Rugby League and NSW Cup.

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Background

Iongi is of Tongan descent. In 2023, he represented Tonga A team, playing five-eighth. Iongi came through the Penrith Panthers pathway system. In 2022, Iongi made his debut in NSW Cup for Penrith. In 2022, Iongi was selected at Fullback for Queensland under 19's team. In 2023, he was named NSW Cup Fullback of the year

Playing career

In Round 22 2024, Iongi made his NRL debut for Penrith against the Newcastle Knights in a 22–14 win at BlueBet Stadium. Iongi was released from the final year of his deal at Penrith to sign with the Parramatta Eels until the end of 2027. [2]

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References

  1. "Isaiah Iongi - Playing Career - RLP". www.rugbyleagueproject.org.
  2. "Iongi signs with the Eels". 22 August 2024.