Frank Watene

Quick Facts

Full Name	Frank Watene
Occupation	Rugby League Player
Date Of Birth	Feb 15, 1977(1977-02-15)
Age	47
Birthplace	New Zealand
Country	New Zealand
Birth City	New Zealand
Horoscope	Aquarius

Frank Watene Biography

Frank Watene is one of the most popular and richest Rugby League Player who was born on February 15, 1977 in New Zealand, New Zealand, New Zealand. Frank Watene (born 15 February 1977) is a former professional rugby league footballer who played as a prop or second-row forward in the 1990s, 2000s and 2010s. He played at representative level for Tonga (1995 Rugby League World Cup squad), New Zealand Junior Kiwis (1996), New Zealand Māori, and at club level for Counties Manukau Heroes, Auckland Warriors (Heritage № 57), Wakefield Trinity Wildcats (Heritage № 1146), Hull Kingston Rovers (Heritage №), Castleford Tigers (Heritage №), Dewsbury Rams and Halifax (Heritage № 1242) at club level.

Frank Watene Net Worth

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

Watene started his career with the Otahuhu Leopards in the Auckland Rugby League competition, before being signed by the new Auckland Warriors club in

1994. He made his first grade début in 1998. Watene toured with the New Zealand Māori rugby league team in 1998 and played for them in the 1997 Oceania Cup and against Great Britain in 1999.

Watene currently plays for Halifax in the second division of English rugby league called the Championship. Is of Tongan and New Zealnd Māori descent ‘Frank the Tank’ signed for Halifax at the start of the 2007 rugby league season after playing for Dewsbury Rams in 2006 and helping them to win their National League two promotion. Watene was named in the dream team after an impressive year. Watene’s usual position is Prop Forward however due to his sheer size Watene usually starts off the matches on the substitutes bench and will come onto the field of play later in the match, when his team need a boost of energy which he provides in the form of strong running. In September 2007 Frank signed a one-year extension to his current Halifax contract, after a highly impressive season.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

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Who is Frank Watene Dating?

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Facts & Trivia

Frank Ranked on the list of most popular Rugby League Player. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in New Zealand. Frank Watene celebrates birthday on February 15 of every year.

Top Facts about Frank Watene

1. Frank Watene was a NZ Maori international rugby league player.
2. He played for the New Zealand Warriors and Bradford Bulls.
3. Watene won the 2002 NRL Premiership with the Warriors.
4. He also played for the London Broncos and Wakefield Trinity Wildcats.
5. Watene tragically passed away in 2008 at age 31 due to heart failure.
6. He was known for his toughness on the field and leadership qualities.
7. Watene played as a prop or second-row forward position.
8. He made over 100 appearances in professional rugby league.
9. Watene’s brother, Wairangi Koopu, also played for the Warriors.
10. His legacy continues to inspire young players in New Zealand rugby league community.