Jacob Halangahu

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Jacob Halangahu
Personal information
Full nameJacob Halangahu
Born (2006-08-26) 26 August 2006 (age 19)
Penrith, New South Wales
Height183 cm (6 ft 0 in)
Weight109 kg (17 st 2 lb)
Playing information
Position Second-row
Club
YearsTeamPldTGFGP
2025– St. George Illawarra 50000
Source: [1]
As of 22 September 2025

Jacob Halangahu (born 26 August 2006) is an Australian professional rugby league footballer who plays as a second-row forward for the St. George Illawarra Dragons in the National Rugby League.

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Background

Halangahu attended Patrician Brothers Blacktown, captaining the team. [2] He was named for the 2024 Australian Schoolboys team as captain and was selected for NSW U19's Origin team starting at Second-Row. [3] Halangahu came through the junior system for St. George Illawarra, being involved in the Dragons first SG Ball title in 30 years. [4]

Career

In Round 23 2025, Halangahu made his NRL debut for the Dragons against the Cronulla Sharks. Coming off the bench in a 22–14 win at Netstrata Stadium. [5]

References

  1. "Jacob Halangahu - Playing Career - RLP". www.rugbyleagueproject.org.
  2. "Rising stars shine after record interest in sports awards". www.blacktown.nsw.gov.au.
  3. "U19s State of Origin: The eight teenage stars every rugby league fan needs to know". www.nine.com.au.
  4. "NSW Under 19s Men's State of Origin squad announced". www.nswrl.com.au.
  5. "Who is Jacob Halangahu? Highly rated forward makes first-grade debut". www.sportingnews.com.