Tony Puletua
- January 4, 2024
- Rugby Player
Quick Facts
| Full Name | Tony Puletua |
| Occupation | Rugby Player |
| Date Of Birth | Jun 25, 1979(1979-06-25) |
| Age | 45 |
| Birthplace | New Zealand |
| Country | New Zealand |
| Horoscope | Cancer |
Tony Puletua Biography
| Name | Tony Puletua |
| Birthday | Jun 25 |
| Birth Year | 1979 |
| Place Of Birth | New Zealand |
| Birth Country | New Zealand |
| Birth Sign | Cancer |
| Siblings | Frank Puletua |
Tony Puletua is one of the most popular and richest Rugby Player who was born on June 25, 1979 in New Zealand, New Zealand. Rugby footballer who won the 2003 NRL Premiership with the Penrith Panthers. He also represented Samoa in the 2008 and 2013 Rugby League World Cup.
He and Luke Lewis won a premiership as teammates on the Penrith Panthers in 2003.
Puletua played his junior rugby league with the St Mary’s Saints before being signed by the Penrith Panthers. Puletua made his début for the Penrith Panthers in 1997 and played at second row in the Panthers team which defeated the Sydney Roosters in the 2003 NRL Grand final. As 2003 NRL premiers, the Panthers travelled to England to face Super League VIII champions, the Bradford Bulls in the 2004 World Club Challenge. Puletua played at second-row forward in the Panthers’ 22–4 loss. He was captain of the team from January
- Puletua’s brother, Frank, also played for the Penrith Panthers, retiring from professional rugby league on April 2011. On 4 October 2006, TP was selected to be a part of the Perinth Panthers’ Team Legends. Used to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the Panthers, Puletua was alongside Penrith legends Mark Geyer, Brad Fitler and Rhys Wesser.
Puletua represented the New Zealand national team on 22 occasions following his début in 1998, including the 2000 World Cup. His last selection was for New Zealand against Australia in the ANZAC Test on 20 April 2007 as a replacement for the injured David Kidwell. After that, he switched his allegiance to Samoa.
His brother, Frank, also played professional rugby and retired in 2011.
Tony Puletua Net Worth
| Net Worth | $5 Million |
| Source Of Income | Rugby Player |
| House | Living in own house. |
Tony Puletua is one of the richest Rugby Player from New Zealand. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Tony Puletua 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)
He was born in Auckland and got his start in professional rugby with the Penrith Panthers in 1997.
He was named to the 40 Year Legend Team by the Penrith Panthers organization.
Anthony “Tony” Puletua (born 25 June 1979), also known by the nickname of “TP”, is a New Zealand-born Samoan former professional rugby league footballer who last played for the Hull Kingston Rovers in the Super League. A New Zealand and Samoan international, Puletua previously played for the Penrith Panthers in the National Rugby League competition, primarily as second-row forward.
Height, Weight & Body Measurements
| Height | 6 ft 4 in |
Tony Puletua height 6 ft 4 in Tony weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.
Who is Tony Puletua Dating?
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Puletua was called up to the Samoan squad as an injury replacement during the 2013 World Cup.
Facts & Trivia
Tony Ranked on the list of most popular Rugby Player. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in New Zealand. Tony Puletua celebrates birthday on June 25 of every year.
Puletua joined Hull Kingston Rovers mid-season in 2015 on a season-long loan from Salford, and announced that he would retire from the game following his spell with Hull KR.