James Tamou

Quick Facts

Full Name	James Tamou
Occupation	Rugby Player
Date Of Birth	Dec 13, 1988(1988-12-13)
Age	36
Birthplace	Palmerston North
Country	New Zealand
Birth City	Manawatu-Wanganui
Horoscope	Sagittarius

James Tamou Biography

James Tamou is one of the most popular and richest Rugby Player who was born on December 13, 1988 in Palmerston North, Manawatu-Wanganui, New Zealand. Australian rugby league forward, who helped Australia win 2013 Rugby League World Cup. In 2009, he began his National Rugby League career in North Queensland Cowboys.

He was partnered by his Australian teammate He won the 2013 Rugby League World Cup alongside Australian teammate Cameron Smith. to win the 2013 Rugby League World Cup.

In 2007, he was the Sydney Roosters Jersey Flegg Cup Player of the Year and was selected to play for the Junior Kiwis. Tamou played for the Roosters’ NYC team in 2008 and was one of the club’s best performers, before signing for the North Queensland Cowboys for the 2009 season. In 2008, he represented New Zealand Maori, when they played Indigenous Dreamtime team in the 2008 World Cup curtain raiser, playing off the interchange bench in the 34–26 loss at Sydney Football Stadium.

He previously played for the North Queensland Cowboys between 2009 and 2016, and was a member of their 2015 NRL Grand Final winning side. He played for New South Wales in the State of Origin series, NRL Allstars and NSW City.

Kenny Edwards is his cousin and he played rugby for Parramatta Eels.

James Tamou Net Worth

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

He was a junior rugby player for the Levin Knights of New Zealand.

In 2012, he averaged more than any prop in the NRL.

James Tamou (born 13 December 1988) is a professional rugby league footballer who plays as a prop for the Penrith Panthers in the NRL. He has played for Australia and the New Zealand Maori at international level.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

James Tamou height 6 ft 5 in James weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.

Who is James Tamou Dating?

According to our records, James Tamou married to Brittney McGlone. As of December 1, 2023, James Tamou’s is not dating anyone.

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In April, despite just weeks earlier expressing his desire to represent New Zealand, Tamou pledged his allegiance to Australia and New South Wales. Tamou had received phone calls from then New South Wales coach Ricky Stuart and captain Paul Gallen about making the switch. On 20 April, Tamou made his Australian international in the Anzac Test, playing off the interchange bench in the 20–12 win at Eden Park. On 22 May, Tamou made his State of Origin debut for New South Wales, starting at prop in the Blues 10–18 loss at Docklands Stadium in Melbourne. Tamou played in all three games of the series.

Facts & Trivia

James Ranked on the list of most popular Rugby Player. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in New Zealand. James Tamou celebrates birthday on December 13 of every year.

In February, Tamou was a member of the Cowboys victorious Auckland Nines side and was named in the Team of the Tournament. On 2 May, Tamou played in the 2014 Anzac Test against New Zealand, playing off the interchange bench in the 30–18 win. For the 2014 State of Origin series, Tamou played in all 3 matches in the Blues 2–1 series win, resulting in New South Wales winning its first series win since the 2005. In round 20 ,against the Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs, Tamou injured his neck, resulting with him being sidelined for a month. He returned in round 24. Tamou finished the season with him playing in 21 matches and scoring one try. He underwent neck surgery at the end of the season, ruling him out of Australia’s Four Nations campaign.

Top Facts about James Tamou

1. James Tamou is a professional rugby league player from Australia.
2. He was born on March 13, 1988 in Palmerston North, New Zealand.
3. Tamou has played for the Penrith Panthers and North Queensland Cowboys.
4. He made his debut for the Australian national team in 2012.
5. Tamou has also represented New South Wales in State of Origin matches.
6. He stands at 6 feet 3 inches tall and weighs around 245 pounds.
7. Tamou primarily plays as a prop forward or second-rower.
8. In his career, he has scored over 30 tries and made over 200 appearances.
9. Tamou won the NRL Premiership with the Cowboys in 2015.
10. As of August 2021, he has retired from international rugby league but continues to play domestically for Wests Tigers in the NRL competition.

How old is James Tamou?

33 years (December 13, 1988)

What age did James Tamou move to Australia?

The selection bombshell is sure to inflame the New Zealanders, despite the fact the North Queensland Cowboys enforcer moved to Australia when he was 13 years old and played his junior footy with the Paddington Tigers.

Who does James Tamou play for?

Player Bio The powerful forward would join the Penrith Panthers in 2017 — playing 97 games over four seasons — including captaining the side to the Grand Final in 2020. A previous World Cup, World Club Challenge and Auckland Nines winner, Tamou is signed through at Wests Tigers until the end of the 2022 season.

Is James Tamou injured?

Tigers co-captain James Tamou will miss Round 1 for his reckless tackle on Roosters halfback Sam Walker , while Tricolours forward Lindsay Collins copped a $750 fine for a dangerous contact charge for his hit on Jackson Hastings in the same match.

How tall is James Tamou?

6′ 5″