Lance Hohaia
- January 5, 2024
- Rugby Player
Quick Facts
Full Name | Lance Hohaia |
Occupation | Rugby Player |
Date Of Birth | Apr 1, 1983(1983-04-01) |
Age | 41 |
Birthplace | New Zealand |
Country | New Zealand |
Horoscope | Aries |
Lance Hohaia Biography
Name | Lance Hohaia |
Birthday | Apr 1 |
Birth Year | 1983 |
Place Of Birth | New Zealand |
Birth Country | New Zealand |
Birth Sign | Aries |
Lance Hohaia is one of the most popular and richest Rugby Player who was born on April 1, 1983 in New Zealand, New Zealand. Rugby league player who led New Zealand to its first-ever victory in both the Rugby League Four Nations and Rugby League World Cup. He won a Super League title with St. Helens in 2014.
He played with Benji Marshall at the 2010 Rugby League Four Nations.
Hohaia was born in Hamilton on New Zealand’s North Island, but grew up in the town of Huntly, where he started to play for Huntly South Rugby League Club at the age of six, in 1989. The following year, he joined Taniwharau Rugby League Club.
Hohaia attended Huntly Primary, and Southwell School and St Paul’s Collegiate School, both in Hamilton. Rugby union was the winter sport at Southwell, and at St Paul’s, Hohaia played union for the school on Saturdays and league for Taniwharau on Sundays. He played his first senior game for Taniwharau in 2001, aged 17. Hohaia represented Waikato in 2001 and was also selected for the Northern Districts side that lost to the touring French side. After six Premier Division games for Taniwharau, he signed for Manurewa Marlins.
He married a woman named Marisa.
Lance Hohaia Net Worth
Net Worth | $5 Million |
Source Of Income | Rugby Player |
House | Living in own house. |
Lance Hohaia is one of the richest Rugby Player from New Zealand. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Lance Hohaia 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)
He played junior rugby in the Taniwharau Rugby League.
He was knocked unconscious in the first few minutes of the 2014 Super League Grand Final against the Wigan Warriors.
Lance Koro Hohaia (born 1 April 1983), also known by the nickname of “The Huntly Hurricane”, is a New Zealand former professional rugby league footballer. A New Zealand international representative utility back, he played in the NRL for the New Zealand Warriors and the Super League for St Helens, with whom he won the 2014 Super League championship. In 2008 Hohaia was a member of the World Cup winning New Zealand team.
Height, Weight & Body Measurements
Height | 5 ft 9 in |
Weight | 189 lbs |
Lance Hohaia height 5 ft 9 in Lance weight 189 lbs & body measurements will update soon.
Who is Lance Hohaia Dating?
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In 2010, Hohaia became the first-choice fullback ahead of Wade McKinnon. He played his 150th first grade game for the club. On 12 April 2011, it was announced that Hohaia had signed a 4-year contract with Super League club, St. Helens from 2012. For the 2010 Anzac Test, Hohaia was selected to play for New Zealand at fullback in their loss against Australia.
Facts & Trivia
Lance Ranked on the list of most popular Rugby Player. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in New Zealand. Lance Hohaia celebrates birthday on April 1 of every year.
St. Helens reached the 2014 Super League Grand Final and Hohaia was selected to play at stand-off. He was punched unconscious by Ben Flower in the first few minutes of the match and had to leave the field for the remainder of the 14-6 victory over the Wigan Warriors at Old Trafford.
Top Facts about Lance Hohaia
- Lance Hohaia is a retired New Zealand rugby league player.
- He played for the New Zealand Warriors and St Helens.
- Hohaia won two NRL Grand Finals with the Warriors.
- He also won two Super League Grand Finals with St Helens.
- Hohaia represented New Zealand in 29 international matches.
- He scored 10 tries for the Kiwis during his career.
- Hohaia was named in the 2008 World Cup Dream Team.
- He retired from professional rugby league in 2015.
- Hohaia now works as a mental skills coach and speaker.
- He is known for his leadership and team-building skills on and off the field.
Where is Lance Hohaia now?
Earlier this year, Hohaia was announced as the head coach of new US club Austin Armadillos , who are set to line up in the inaugural season of the North American Rugby League for 2021.
Why did Lance Hohaia retire?
Lance Hohaia, victim of Ben Flower’s shocking punch, retires due to recurrent concussion symptoms. LANCE Hohaia has retired due to the effects of his Super League grand final knockout, it has emerged.
Where is Ben Flower now?
Flower retires from rugby league and signed for Welsh rugby union club Pontypool RFC in the Welsh Championship 2021.
How long did Ben Flower get banned for?
Wigan prop Ben Flower has been handed a two-match ban for a dangerous tackle and his team-mate Oliver Partington could be suspended for up to five games for a similar offence.
Does Ben Flower still play rugby?
Former Wigan and Wales forward Ben Flower has announced his retirement , aged 33. The Cardiff-born prop won 17 caps, captained his country against England in 2009 and played for Wales in the 2011 Four Nations and 2013 World Cup.