Joe Ofahengaue

Quick Facts

Full Name	Joe Ofahengaue
Occupation	Rugby League Player
Date Of Birth	Sep 15, 1995(1995-09-15)
Age	29
Country	New Zealand
Birth City	Auckland
Horoscope	Virgo

Joe Ofahengaue Biography

Joe Ofahengaue is one of the most popular and richest Rugby League Player who was born on September 15, 1995 in Auckland, New Zealand. Joseph Anthony Young “Joe” Ofahengaue (born 15 September 1995) Also known as the name “Jo”‘, is a Tonga international footballer who is an assistant as well as a lock with the Brisbane Broncos in the NRL.

In February of 2016 Ofahengaue took part in the Maroons camp disaster since he was one the designated drivers along with Dale Copley. They were along with eight other players including Anthony Milford, Cameron Munster, Valentine Holmes and Dylan Napa who violated the midnight curfew of camp and partied into the late into the night following a drink session in the Story Bridge Hotel. Ofahengaue and Copley However, they were in the running to play in The Maroons in 2016 since it weren’t exempted from the ban.

In 2017, Ofahengaue had to appear in court in April 2017 after he was caught on CCTV footage cheating in a game of poker at the Treasury Casino by slipping a $100 chip under a $15 chip while the dealer was looking away and later copped a $400 fine with no conviction of fraud.

In round 8 against the South Sydney Rabbitohs, Ofahengaue made his return to the Broncos top squad, playing off the interchange bench in the 25-24 win at ANZ Stadium. On 8 May 2017, Ofahengaue played for Tonga against Fiji in a Pacific Test, starting at lock in the 26-24 win at Campbelltown Stadium. On 19 June 2017, Ofahengaue extended his contract with the Broncos to the end of the 2019 season. Ofahengaue finished the 2017 NRL season with him playing in 16 matches and scoring 1 try for the Broncos. On 5 October 2017, Ofahengaue was selected in the 24-man Tonga squad for the 2017 Rugby League World Cup. Ofahengaue only played in one match in the tournament which was against Lebanon, starting at prop in the 24-22 win at AMI Stadium in Christchurch.

In the second round in the 2015 NRL season Ofahengaue played his NRL debut for the Brisbane Broncos against the Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks and played off the bench of interchange in the 10-2 victory on Shark Park. On May 2, 2015, Ofahengaue was again a player in The Junior Kangaroos against Junior Kiwis playing at prop in the win of 22-20 on the pitch at Robina Stadium. On June 1, 2015, Ofahengaue renewed his contract with the Broncos with a two-year agreement. On September 14, 2015 Ofahengaue was named as a captain in the NYC Team of the Year. On the 4th of October, 2015 during the Broncos 2015 NRL Grand Final against Queensland opponents The North Queensland Cowboys, Ofahengaue was on the bench as an interchange player in the heartbreaking 17-16 golden point extra-time loss. Ofahengaue completed his first year in the NRL by playing in 14 games for the Broncos during their 2015 NRL season. On October 17, 2015, Ofahengaue was a player in the national team of Tonga with the Cook Islands in their Asia-Pacific qualifying match in preparation for the 2017 Rugby League World Cup and was a lock during the victory of 28-8 on the pitch at Campbelltown Stadium.

Joe Ofahengaue Net Worth

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

From 2013 to 2015 Ofahengaue was a player for his club, the Brisbane Broncos’ NYC team.

On May 3, 2014, Ofahengaue was a member of his Queensland youth team, which was playing against New South Wales under-20s team and was on the bench on interchange during the loss of 30-8 in Penrith Stadium. On the 5th of October Ofahengaue took part in the Broncos Holden Cup Grand final against the Junior New Zealand Warriors, beginning as prop in the loss of 34-32. On the 18th of October Ofahengaue was part of his team, the Junior Kangaroos against the Junior Kiwis in the 15-14 loss, beginning as prop in the loss of 15-14 on the pitch at Mt Smart Stadium.

On 12 January 2016, Ofahengaue was selected in the Queensland Maroons emerging squad. In round 7 against the Newcastle Knights, Ofahengaue scored his first NRL career try in the 53-0 demolished win at Suncorp Stadium. On 7 May 2016, Ofahengaue played for Tonga against Samoa in the 2016 Polynesian Cup, starting at lock in the 18-6 loss at Parramatta Stadium. Later into the season, Ofahengaue found himself behind in the pecking order in the forward stocks in the likes of Jai Arrow and Tevita Pangai Junior and was languishing in the Queensland Cup, playing for the Souths Logan Magpies for the rest of the year after round 21. Ofahengaue finished the 2016 NRL season with him playing in 16 matches and scoring 1 try.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

Joe Ofahengaue height 6 ft 3 in Joe weight 115 kg & body measurements will update soon.

Who is Joe Ofahengaue Dating?

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On 26 January 2020, Ofahengaue was charged by Queensland police for a traffic infringement. It was alleged that Ofahengaue was found asleep behind the wheel of a stationary vehicle. The Brisbane Broncos issued a statement to say the club is “aware of a motor vehicle-related offence involving forward Joe Ofahengaue, The NRL’s Integrity Unit was immediately informed of the incident and the Broncos are working with authorities on the matter”.

Facts & Trivia

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

Is Joe Ofahengaue related to willie o?

Josh is the brother of 1991 World Cup-winning Wallaby star Willie Ofahengaue who was one of rugby union’s most feared forwards in the 1990s.

How old is Joe ofahengaue?

PositionProp
Date of Birth| 15/09/1995 ( 26 years old )
Previous Clubs| Brisbane Broncos
Eligibility| Queensland (Australia), Tonga
Place of Birth| Auckland, NZ

Where is Joe Ofahengaue from?

Born in Auckland, New Zealand , Ofahengaue is of Tongan descent, and moved to Australia as a 9-year old.

Who does Joe Ofahengaue?

Player Bio Having played 105 games for the Broncos from 2015 to 2020, Ofahengaue would join Wests Tigers for the start of the 2021 season and is signed through at the club until the end of 2023.

Who plays lock for the Brisbane Broncos?

Personal information
Weight| 112 kg (17 st 9 lb)
Position| Second-row, Prop, Lock