Andrew Fifita

Quick Facts

Full Name	Andrew Fifita
Occupation	Rugby Player
Date Of Birth	Jun 28, 1989(1989-06-28)
Age	35
Birthplace	Australia
Country	Australia
Horoscope	Cancer

Andrew Fifita Biography

Andrew Fifita is one of the most popular and richest Rugby Player who was born on June 28, 1989 in Australia, Australia. Rugby player known for playing with the Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks of the National Rugby League. He scored the winning try in the 2016 NRL Grand Final.

In 2017, he played alongside team captain Cameron Smith for Australia.

As a teenager, Fifita trialled with the Sydney Roosters and the North Sydney Bears, but was considered lightweight, even though he was playing as a winger or centre at the time. Fifita said he, “tried eating and all that stuff but it didn’t work and then one day I just blew out. It wasn’t until I was 17 or 18 that I put the size on. Maybe it was the grog, I don’t know. I was seriously pushing to get to 80kg back then. I think I was about 70kg.” Fifita would eventually sign with the Wests Tigers and later played in their NYC team in 2009, including playing at prop in the 2009 NYC Grand Final against the Melbourne Storm in the 22-24 loss.

In round 2, against the Brisbane Broncos, Fifita played his 100th career match in the Sharks 2-10 loss at Shark Park. On 3 May, he played for City Origin in the 22-34 loss in Wagga Wagga. Fifita’s good form in the early rounds of the season earned him a spot back into the New South Wales Blues team, where he played in game 1 of the series, coming off the interchange bench in the Blues 10-11 loss at ANZ Stadium. He wasn’t selected for games 2 or 3.

His twin brother David Fifita also became a professional rugby player.

Andrew Fifita Net Worth

Andrew Fifita is one of the richest Rugby Player from Australia. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Andrew Fifita 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

He tried to play with the Sydney Roosters and the North Sydney Bears as a teenager but was considered a lightweight.

He is from Blacktown, New South Wales, and of Indigenous Australian and Tongan descent.

Andrew Fifita (born 28 June 1989) is a professional rugby league footballer who plays as a prop for the Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks in the NRL. He has played for Tongan and Australian at international level.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

Andrew Fifita height 6 ft 4 in Andrew weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.

Who is Andrew Fifita Dating?

According to our records, Andrew Fifita married to Nikkita Fifita. As of December 1, 2023, Andrew Fifita’s is not dating anyone.

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On 2 October, Fifita played for the Cronulla Sharks against the Melbourne Storm in the 2016 NRL Grand Final, which Cronulla won 14-12 at ANZ Stadium in Sydney. He scored the winning try with ten minutes to go in the game, carrying several defenders over the line with him. On 13 December 2016, Fifita was handed a breach notice by The NRL over his support for convicted killer Kieran Loveridge. On seven occasions Fifita was photographed playing with the message on his wrist during the Cronulla’s premiership drought-breaking campaign. It had been variously claimed that “FKL” stood for “Free Kieran Loveridge”, “For Kieran Loveridge” or “Forgive Kieran Loveridge”. On 21 December 2016, Fifita was fined $20,000 by The NRL over his continued support for Loveridge.

Facts & Trivia

Andrew Ranked on the list of most popular Rugby Player. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Australia. Andrew Fifita celebrates birthday on June 28 of every year.

Fifita is known for his tackle-breaks, strong fend and his step. He was a part of the Cronulla team that won their maiden premiership title in the 2016 season, scoring the equalising try that led to the game winning conversion from James Maloney.

Is fifita a twin?

Andrew Fifita’s twin brother , David Fifita plays for the Wakefield Trinity as a prop. Fifita began playing rugby league with twin brother David in the Penrith junior rugby league system before moving to Griffith, New South Wales. He attended Patrician Brothers’ College, Blacktown and Wyndham College.

Are Fifita and David twins?

Fifita is the twin brother of fellow Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks player Andrew Fifita , and cousin of Gold Coast Titans player David Fifita He is not related to John Fifita, a former St George Dragons player. Fifita’s elder brother Latu Fifita plays for Workington Town in the Kingstone Press Championship.

Who does Andrew Fifita play for now?

Read more here. Andrew Fifita is set to finish his NRL career at Cronulla, after signing a four-year contract extension to stay at the club until 2022. The NSW and Kangaroos front-rower, who turns 28 next week and was already signed until next year, is now locked into the Sharks until after his 33rd birthday.

Who is Fifita brother?

Andrew Fifita

Are Fifita and Andrew related?

David Fifita reveals how brother Andrew nearly signed for Wakefield last year. Prop forward David Fifita has revealed how close twin brother Andrew came to joining him at Wakefield Trinity. Fifita, 32, made the switch to Super League during the 2016 season from Cronulla Sharks.