Joseph Leilua

Quick Facts

Full Name	Joseph Leilua
Occupation	Rugby League Player
Date Of Birth	Dec 12, 1991(1991-12-12)
Age	33
Birthplace	Sydney
Country	Australia
Birth City	New South Wales
Horoscope	Sagittarius

Joseph Leilua Biography

Joseph Leilua is one of the most popular and richest Rugby League Player who was born on December 12, 1991 in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. Joseph “Joey” “BJ” Leilua (born 12 December 1991) is a Samoa international footballer in the league who plays as a center or winger with the Wests Tigers in the NRL.

The month of January, 2012 Leilua received a place to the New South Wales Emerging Blues team, and pledged his allegiance to Australia. On the 22nd of April, 2012 Leilua was signed by the Roosters for a two-year deal. Leilua was identified as “one of the best on field” NSW City in the annual City vs Country Origin match and was a centre player in the win of 24-22 at Mudgee. In the opening game from the 2012 State of Origin series, Leilua was named 19th player in the New South Wales team. Leilua completed in 2012 NRL season playing in 19 games and scoring six attempts. In the final week of the season, Leilua was named again in the New South Wales Emerging Blues squad. The squad was named in October 2012. Leilua had been detained after having him charged with violating an AVO, spilling on his ex-girlfriend, and then distributing sexually explicit images of her. He was granted bail of $6000. Then, he was placed on a year-long good behavior bond after being found guilty of sending naughty images of his former lover in her name to her father and friend. On December 18, 2012 Leilua got released on his Roosters contract for the reasons for discipline. On the 22nd of December 2012, Leilua was signed by Newcastle Knights. Newcastle Knights.

After playing a few more weeks playing in the Knights New South Wales Cup team, Leilua cemented his centre position after regular centre Timana Tahu was dropped to the New South Wales Cup for the rest of the season. Leilua return to the Knights first grade squad in round 10 against the Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs, scoring his first club try for the Knights in the 44-8 win at Hunter Stadium. Leilua finished his first season with the Newcastle Knights with him playing in 19 matches and scoring 13 tries. He was selected to represent Samoa in the 2013 Rugby League World Cup, held in England and Wales. Leilua made his international debut for Samoa against New Zealand at centre, scoring a try in Samoa’s 42-24 loss at Halliwell Jones Stadium. Leilua played in all 4 matches and scored a try in the tournament.

On 5 March 2013, Leilua officially signed a two-year contract with the Newcastle Knights starting in the same year. In Round 6 of the 2013 NRL season, Leilua made his club debut for the Newcastle Knights against the Penrith Panthers at centre in the Knights 8-6 win at Hunter Stadium.

Leilua ended in the 2010 NRL season playing in 23 games and scoring 11 scores in the Roosters.

Joseph Leilua Net Worth

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

In the 12th round of 2010’s NRL season Leilua played the NRL debut with the Sydney Roosters against the Gold Coast Titans on the bench of interchange during the Roosters 30-16 victory on Robina Stadium. In round 19, against the Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs, Leilua scored his first and second NRL career scores during the Roosters 36-32 victory on ANZ Stadium. On the 3rd of October, 2010, Leilua was a part of the Roosters 2010 NRL Grand Final against the St George Illawarra Dragons, Leilua was a wing player during the loss of 32-8. Leilua completed his first season in the NRL by playing in 17 games and scoring three tries during the 2010 NRL season. Leilua was also part of the New Zealand training squad for the 2010 Four Nations but did not make it to the final squad.

Leilua played in his junior rugby league with Hurstville United before being signed by the St. George Illawarra Dragons. In the year 2010, Leilua was signed by in the Sydney Roosters. Leilua was a part of his Roosters’ NYC team in 2010scoring three attempts in four games. In 2009, Leilua played in his Australian Schoolboys squad.

Leilua previously played for the Sydney Roosters, Newcastle Knights and Canberra Raiders in the National Rugby League. He played for the City Origin team in 2012.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

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Who is Joseph Leilua Dating?

According to our records, Joseph Leilua married to Tiana Faapoi. As of December 1, 2023, Joseph Leilua’s is not dating anyone.

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On 14 May 2015, Leilua executed a clause in his contract, releasing him from the final year of his Newcastle contract, making him a free agent for 2016.

Facts & Trivia

Joseph Ranked on the list of most popular Rugby League Player. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Australia. Joseph Leilua celebrates birthday on December 12 of every year.

In round 26 against the Wests Tigers, Leilua produced the pass of the season by scooping up a loose ball and was able to get an arm free in a tackle with Tigers winger Josh Addo-Carr on him to flick the ball behind his back to Jordan Rapana who finished off to score to the try in the 52-10 win at Leichhardt Oval. On 26 September 2016, Leilua was named the Australia 2016 Four Nations train-on squad but later dropped out due to a hamstring injury. On 28 September 2016, Leilua was named as the Centre of the Year at the 2016 Dally M Awards night, a significant uprise from being in the lows of falling out of favour at the Newcastle Knights at the start of 2015 NRL season. Leilua finished his solid 2016 NRL season with him playing in 25 matches and scoring 11 tries for Canberra.

Top Facts about Joseph Leilua

1. Joseph Leilua is a Samoan rugby league player.
2. He was born on October 12, 1991.
3. Leilua plays as a centre or second-row forward.
4. He has played for several NRL teams including the Knights and Raiders.
5. In 2016, he won the Dally M Centre of the Year award.
6. Leilua has represented Samoa in international matches since 2013.
7. He has scored over 70 tries in his NRL career.
8. Leilua’s brother, Luciano, also plays professional rugby league.
9. He is known for his powerful running and offloading skills.
10. Leilua stands at 188cm tall and weighs around 105kg

What did Joey Leilua do?

On 20 October, Leilua took to Instagram and denied media reports that he had signed a train and trial contract with the Wests Tigers worth $1000 a week. Leilua also attacked Wests head coach Michael Maguire writing “Btw I wouldn’t play for someone that blames the team all the time!

Who does Joey Leilua play for?

Leilua has played for the Sydney Roosters, Newcastle Knights, Canberra Raiders and Tigers in his 225 game career but has been followed by controversy including a “dog shot” in 2020 when he earned a four week suspension for a coathanger on Panthers fullback Dylan Edwards.

How old is Joseph Leilua?

30 years (December 12, 1991)