Willie Tonga

Quick Facts

Full Name	Willie Tonga
Occupation	Rugby League Player
Date Of Birth	Aug 8, 1983(1983-08-08)
Age	41
Birthplace	Canberra
Country	Australia
Birth City	Australian Capital Territory
Horoscope	Leo

Willie Tonga Biography

Willie Tonga is one of the most popular and richest Rugby League Player who was born on August 8, 1983 in Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia. In the old Woden Valley Hospital on 8 August 1983, he’s from Indigenous Australian and Tongan descent. The full title of his name is Viliami Sione Tonga. He is also known as Willie. He was the son of Tongan immigrants John (Sione) Tonga and Wiradjuri woman, Maria Naden. Esi Tonga, a professional player of the rugby league is his younger brother.

He was selected in April of 2009 to be a part was selected in the initial 25-man team that was selected to play for Queensland in the inaugural State of Origin match for 2009. On June 1, Willie Tonga played in Game II of the 2009 State of Origin Series to replace Justin Hodges. Tonga was selected for the third game in which the Maroons fell.

After a number of long-term injuries, Tonga announced in 2011 that he would be re-joining the Parramatta Eels. This decision was welcomed by the fans and senior members of the Parramatta team who he had played with as young player.

Tonga’s return to the club he debuted with was one of long term injuries, he struggled to get a game, only playing 12 in 2012 as the club finished last for the first time since 1972. In the 2013 preseason, during a trial match, Tonga injured his back and was ruled out indefinitely. In June 2013, Tonga was one of 12 Parramatta players that were told that their futures at the club were uncertain by coach, Ricky Stuart. Tonga returned towards the end of the 2013 NRL season making four appearances as Parramatta finished last for a second consecutive year.

In 2004, as the 2004 NRL debutants the Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs faced Super League IX champions Leeds at the time of their 2004 World Club Challenge. Tonga was a centre player during the Bulldogs’ 32-39 defeat. Tonga was also selected for the Australian team for this year’s Tri-Nations series, which made his debut season in the NRL an impressive success. On April 1, 2008 it was confirmed that Tonga was signed to an extension of four years for North Queensland Cowboys. North Queensland Cowboys, commencing in 2009. Tonga’s final season with Canterbury-Bankstown saw him only play seven games, as the team ended up last in the list of.

Willie Tonga Net Worth

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

Villiami Sione “Willie” Tonga (born 8 August 1983) is also known by the name “Little Willie”, is an Australian former professional footballer from the rugby league. He most recently played with the Leigh Centurions in the Super League. A member of the Australia international player as well as a Queensland State of Origin representative center, he was a player for Paramatta Eels, the Bulldogs who was the winner of the 2004 NRL Premiership, and the North Queensland Cowboys. He signed with French Club The Catalans Dragons in 2015 and signed an agreement to the Centurions for the 2016 season.

Making small but precise career decisions, his most well-known achievements had yet to be acknowledged after he was transferred with his current club the Bulldogs during the year 2004. His career was accelerated in that one yearwhen he earned State of Origin selection, making him the 145th player selected for the Queensland team since the year 1980. In addition, he was awarded the Dally M Centre of the Award, Tonga played there for the Bulldogs in the 2003 NRL Grand Final victory over their cross-city rivals the Sydney Roosters. Tonga was picked for the Australian team to play in the final game of the year 2004 Rugby League Tri-Nations tournament. In the final, he faced Great Britain he played at the centre, scoring two scores in the Kangaroos winning 44-4.

In 2010 Tonga played all three Origin matches for the Maroons. At the end of the season he also represented Australia again for the first time in five years in the 2010 Four Nations tournament.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

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Who is Willie Tonga Dating?

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Facts & Trivia

Willie Ranked on the list of most popular Rugby League Player. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Australia. Willie Tonga celebrates birthday on August 8 of every year.

Is Willie Tonga Aboriginal?

Born in the former Woden Valley Hospital on 8 August 1983, he is of Indigenous Australian and Tongan descent. His full name is Viliami Sione Tonga, known as Willie.

Is Willie Mason a Tongan?

Mason was born in Auckland, New Zealand, to an Australian father and a Tongan-Samoan mother , Mason moved to Australia at a young age and grew up in Toronto, New South Wales, playing his junior football for the Toronto Macquarie Scorpions and the Lakes United Seagulls.

Where is Willie Mason now?

The former forward is back in the NRL. Former Canterbury Bulldogs, Sydney Roosters, North Queensland Cowboys, Newcastle Knights, Manly Sea Eagles, Hull KR and Catalan Dragons forward Willie Mason will return to the NRL in 2022 in a staff role with the Bulldogs.

Where was Willie Mason born?

Auckland, New Zealand

How tall is Willie Mason?

6′ 5″