Junior Paulo

Quick Facts

Full Name	Junior Paulo
Occupation	Rugby League Player
Date Of Birth	Nov 20, 1993(1993-11-20)
Age	31
Birthplace	Auckland
Country	Australia
Birth City	Auckland
Horoscope	Capricorn

Junior Paulo Biography

Junior Paulo is one of the most popular and richest Rugby League Player who was born on November 20, 1993 in Auckland, Auckland, Australia. Junior Paulo (born 20 November 1993) is a Samoa international rugby league footballer who plays as a prop for the Parramatta Eels in the NRL.

On 31 January and 1 February, Paulo played for Parramatta in the 2015 NRL Auckland Nines. In Round 1 against the Manly Warringah Sea Eagles, he received a 9-week suspension for his high tackle on Sea Eagles hooker Matt Ballin in the Eels’ 42–12 win at Parramatta Stadium. Paulo made his return to the Eels team in Round 11 against the South Sydney Rabbitohs in the Eels’ 14–12 loss at ANZ Stadium. He finished off the 2015 season having played in 15 matches and scoring 2 tries for Parramatta. On 29 September, he was involved in a road rage incident with a 28-year-old man on the M4 Western Motorway, Paulo was accused of tailgating the other driver before punching him in the face and driving away from the scene after the pair pulled over after both of their vehicles collided with each other. Paulo was later charged with common assault, recklessly damaging property and menacing driving. Paulo will plead not guilty to the charges in court in October 2016.

In February 2016, Paulo played for Parramatta in their 2016 NRL Auckland Nines winning tournament. On 14 March 2016, Paulo signed a 2-year contract with the Canberra Raiders starting in 2017. On 7 May 2016, Paulo made his international debut for Samoa against Tonga in the 2016 Polynesian Cup. May 2016 was a turbulent month for Paulo, first he made a cameo for a third-grade Rugby Union team, Oatley, saying that his brother-in-law who is the coach of team wanted him to fill in the team and Paulo did as a favour, signing under a fake name and worn headgear in an attempt to hope that nobody would recognise him. After the bizarre Rugby cameo, Paulo alongside Corey Norman, and Panthers hooker James Segeyaro were issued with warnings from NSW police for consorting with convicted criminals. On 29 May 2016, he was released effectively immediately from his Parramatta contract to join Canberra early.

On 7 February 2017, Paulo was suspended by the NRL integrity unit following his common assault and reckless driving convictions he received in 2016. He was banned for round 1 in the Raiders season opener against the North Queensland Cowboys, participating in the Auckland Nines tournament and being selected in the World All Stars team. On 6 May 2017, Paulo played for Samoa in the test against England, starting at prop in the 30-10 loss at Campbelltown Stadium. In Round 25 against the Newcastle Knights, Paulo scored his first club try for the Raiders in the 46-28 win at Canberra Stadium. Paulo finished the 2017 NRL season with him playing in 23 matches and scoring 1 try for the Raiders. On 11 September 2017, Paulo was awarded with the Mal Meninga Medal for being the Raiders Player of the Year. On 6 October 2017, Paulo was selected in the 24-man squad for Samoa in the 2017 Rugby League World Cup. In Samoa’s third pool match against Scotland, Paulo scored his first international try for Samoa in the 14-14 all draw at Barlow Park in Cairns. Paulo played in all 4 matches, starting at prop and scored 1 try in Samoa’s disappointing campaign.

In May 2014, Paulo was selected for the Samoa national rugby league team to play against Fiji in the 2014 Pacific Rugby League International but was replaced by Carlos Tuimavave. Paulo finished off the 2014 NRL season with him playing in 16 matches and scoring a try for the Parramatta Eels. On 8 September 2014, Paulo was named in the Samoa train-on squad for the 2014 Four Nations, but later didn’t make the final 24-man squad.

Junior Paulo Net Worth

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

In Round 10 of the 2013 NRL season, Paulo made his NRL debut for the Parramatta Eels against the St George Illawarra Dragons off the interchange bench in the Eels 32–12 loss at WIN Stadium. On 5 July 2013, Paulo extended his contract with the Eels for a further 3 years till the end of the 2016 season. In Round 22 against the Wests Tigers, Paulo scored his first NRL career try in the Eels 26–22 win at Parramatta Stadium. Paulo finished his debut year in the NRL with him playing in 11 matches and scoring a try for the Parramatta Eels in the 2013 NRL season.

He played his junior football for the Ashcroft Stallions and the Cabramatta Two Blues, and attended renowned rugby league school Ashcroft High School before being signed by the Parramatta Eels. Paulo played for the Eels NYC team in 2012 and 2013. In 2011, Paulo played for the Australian Schoolboys. On 20 April 2013, Paulo played for the New South Wales U20’s team off the interchange bench in the 36–12 win over Queensland at Penrith Stadium.

In Round 13, Paulo made his club debut for Canberra against the Manly Warringah Sea Eagles, where he started at prop in the 30–18 win at Canberra Stadium. Paulo would go on to play in 13 matches for the Raiders for the rest of the 2016 NRL season. On 26 September 2016, Paulo was named in the 2016 Australia Kangaroos train-on squad for the 2016 Four Nations but later didn’t make the final 24-man squad. On 8 October 2016, Paulo played for Samoa against Fiji, starting at prop in the 20-18 loss in Apia, Samoa. On 8 December 2016, Paulo participated in the Ladbrokes Star of the Ring Charity Fight Night at the Hordern Pavilion, where he went up against Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks captain Paul Gallen but lost in a unanimous decision.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

Junior Paulo height 6′ 2″ Junior weight 271 lbs & body measurements will update soon.

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Facts & Trivia

Junior Ranked on the list of most popular Rugby League Player. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Australia. Junior Paulo celebrates birthday on November 20 of every year.