Kevin Naiqama

Quick Facts

Full Name	Kevin Naiqama
Occupation	Rugby League Player
Date Of Birth	Feb 4, 1989(1989-02-04)
Age	35
Birthplace	Sutherland
Country	Australia
Birth City	Sutherland
Horoscope	Pisces

Kevin Naiqama Biography

Kevin Naiqama is one of the most popular and richest Rugby League Player who was born on February 4, 1989 in Sutherland, Sutherland, Australia. Kevin Naiqama (born 4 February 1989) is a Fiji international rugby league footballer who plays as a fullback, wing and centre for St. Helens in the Super League. He previously played for the Newcastle Knights, Penrith Panthers and the Wests Tigers in the NRL. On the 22 May 2018 Naiqama signed a three year contract with St. Helens.

In June, Naiqama re-signed with the Knights on a 1-year contract, but did not make an appearance for the Knights in the 2011 season.

On 21 June, Naiqama signed a 2-year contract with the Penrith Panthers starting in 2014, to join his older brother Wes. Knights coach Wayne Bennett told Naiqama to move clubs and further his career as he was behind representative players Darius Boyd, James McManus and Akuila Uate at the Knights. He finished the 2013 season having played in 6 matches and scoring 2 tries. At the end of the season, he played for Fiji at the 2013 Rugby League World Cup, playing in 5 matches and scoring 1 try.

Naiqama made his first appearance for the Wests Tigers in the Auckland Nines. After what the Sydney Morning Herald called an “impressive showing”, he said, “I’m the fittest and fastest I have felt in a couple of years, having done my first full pre-season in two years.” With regular winger David Nofoaluma recovering from injury, Naiqama was named in the starting side for the opening games of the season. In round 1 against the Gold Coast Titans, Naiqama made his debut for the Wests Tigers in the 19-18 loss at Robina Stadium. In Round 2 against the St George Illawarra Dragons, Naiqama scored his first try for the Tigers in the 22-4 win at Campbelltown Stadium. On 15 April 2015, Naiqama signed a two-year extension with the club.

Moving to the Knights’ New South Wales Cup team Central Coast Centurions, Naiqama played for the New South Wales Residents against the Queensland Residents at ANZ Stadium as a curtain raiser to Game three of the State of Origin series. In Round 26, Naiqama made his NRL debut for the Knights against the Melbourne Storm on the wing in the 34-4 loss at AAMI Park. At the end of 2010, Naiqama was named on the wing in the New South Wales Cup Team of the Year.

Kevin Naiqama Net Worth

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

In round 8 against the Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs, Naiqama did one of the best try assists of the year, when he miraculously flicked a ball, that looked go over the dead ball line, back to James Tedesco. When asked about his try assist being similar to Greg Inglis’s in the 2008 ANZAC Test, Naiqama said “I think his was more acrobatic than mine. But it was just real lucky to pull it off and get the try in the end”. On 2 May, Naiqama played at fullback for Fiji against Papua New Guinea in the 2015 Melanesian Cup. From Round 21 onwards, when David Nofoaluma returned from injury, Naiqama was shifted from the wing to centre. Naiqama finished his first year with the Wests Tigers with 9 tries from 24 matches.

After playing with the St. George Illawarra Dragons, Naiqama joined the Newcastle Knights alongside his brother Wes in 2008. He played for the Knights’ NYC team in 2008 and 2009, scoring 21 tries in 33 games.

In February, Naiqama played for the Panthers at the inaugural Auckland Nines. In Round 2 against the Melbourne Storm, he made his Panthers debut, scoring a double in the 18-17 loss. On 3 May, he played for Fiji in the 2014 Pacific Rugby League International, scoring a try in the 32-16 loss. He finished off the NRL season with 8 matches and 7 tries. On 10 October 2014, Naiqama signed a 1-year contract with the Wests Tigers starting in 2015.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

Kevin Naiqama height 5 ft 10 in Kevin weight 198  lbs & body measurements will update soon.

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He played in the 2019 Challenge Cup Final defeat by the Warrington Wolves at Wembley Stadium.

Facts & Trivia

Kevin Ranked on the list of most popular Rugby League Player. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Australia. Kevin Naiqama celebrates birthday on February 4 of every year.

Top Facts about Kevin Naiqama

1. Kevin Naiqama is a Fiji international rugby league footballer.
2. He was born on May 5, 1989 in Sydney, Australia.
3. Naiqama plays as a centre or winger for the St Helens RLFC in the Super League.
4. He has also played for the Penrith Panthers and Wests Tigers in the NRL.
5. Naiqama made his debut for Fiji in 2010 and has since earned over 20 caps.
6. He captained Fiji at the 2017 Rugby League World Cup.
7. Naiqama scored two tries in Fiji’s upset win over New Zealand at the 2008 World Cup.
8. In total, he has scored over 50 tries throughout his career.
9. Naiqama is known for his speed and agility on the field.
10. Off the field, he is involved with various charitable organizations and community initiatives in Fiji and Australia.