Max Tiri

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Max Tiri
Personal information
BornPapua New Guinea
Playing information
Position Second-row
Club
YearsTeamPldTGFGP
Mt Hagen Eagles
Representative
YearsTeamPldTGFGP
1990–1996 Papua New Guinea 32
Source: [1]

Max Tiri is a Papua New Guinean former professional rugby league footballer who represented Papua New Guinea at the 1995 World Cup.

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Playing career

Tiri played for the Mt Hagen Eagles and represented Papua New Guinea between 1990 and 1996. [1] [2] He captained Papua New Guinea and finished his career having played in 32 tests. [3]

Administration career

Tiri served as the Highlands region director and on the board of the Papua New Guinea Rugby Football League. [4] [5]

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References

  1. 1 2 Max Tiri rugbyleagueproject.org
  2. Kolo boosts Eagles forwards Archived 2013-04-16 at archive.today postcourer.com.pg, 25 May 2012
  3. Tiri attributes downfall of rugby league to politics, players’ attitude thenational.com.pg, 5 July 2012
  4. Finally Some Good news about Rugby League in PNG The National, 5 July 2010
  5. Nokondis are champs Archived 2013-04-16 at archive.today postcourer.com.pg, 27 July 2010