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| Born | 29 November 1999 Sydney, New South Wales, Australia | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 175 cm (5 ft 9 in) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 85 kg (187 lb; 13 st 5 lb) | |||||||||||||||||||||
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| Position | Prop | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Natasha Penitani (born 29 November 1999) is an Australian professional rugby league footballer who plays for the Wests Tigers in the NRL Women's Premiership. She primarily plays as a prop.[1]
Early Life and Career
[edit]Natasha Penitani was born in Sydney, New South Wales, and began playing rugby league at a young age. She played junior rugby for Matraville Tigers before moving to the Cronulla Sharks' Harvey Norman Women's Premiership team, where she spent three seasons.[2]
Professional Career
[edit]In 2024, Penitani signed a one-year deal with the Wests Tigers, making her NRLW debut in Round 1 against the Canberra Raiders. [3]She played in all nine matches of her rookie season, showcasing her skills as a front-rower. [4]Penitani's performance earned her a nomination for the 2024 NRLW Dally M Rookie of the Year award.[5]
International Career
[edit]Penitani has also represented Tonga at the international level. In 2023, she played alongside her older sister, Tiana Penitani, in the Pacific Championships. Penitani will be co-captain for Tonga in the 2024 Pacific Championships alongside Vanessa Foliaki[6]
Personal Life
[edit]Natasha Penitani is the younger sister of Tiana Penitani. The sisters have both made significant impacts in their rugby league careers, including international appearances and award nominations.[7]
Statistics
[edit]As of the end of the 2024 season, Natasha Penitani has made 9 NRLW appearances for the Wests Tigers, with 0 tries, 121 tackles made, and an average of 5.6 hit-ups per game.[8]
Awards and Honors
[edit]- NRLW Dally M Rookie of the Year Nominee (2024)[9]
References
[edit]- ^ "Natasha Penitani". Wests Tigers. 2024-08-09. Retrieved 2024-10-10.
- ^ "Natasha Penitani". Wests Tigers. 2024-08-09. Retrieved 2024-10-10.
- ^ "Natasha Penitani". Wests Tigers. 2024-08-09. Retrieved 2024-10-10.
- ^ "Official Telstra Women's Premiership profile of Natasha Penitani for Wests Tigers Women | NRL.com". National Rugby League. Retrieved 2024-10-10.
- ^ "NRLW Dally M Team of the Year nominees revealed". National Rugby League. 2024-09-30. Retrieved 2024-10-10.
- ^ "Instagram". www.instagram.com. Retrieved 2024-10-10.
- ^ ABC Australia (2023-11-23). Super sibling rivalry – Tiana & Natasha Penitani | That Pacific Sports Show | ABC Australia. Retrieved 2024-10-10 – via YouTube.
- ^ "Official Telstra Women's Premiership profile of Natasha Penitani for Wests Tigers Women | NRL.com". National Rugby League. Retrieved 2024-10-10.
- ^ "NRLW Dally M Team of the Year nominees revealed". National Rugby League. 2024-09-30. Retrieved 2024-10-10.
- [West Tigers Profile](https://www.weststigers.com.au/teams/womens-premiership/wests-tigers-women/natasha-penitani/)
- [NRL.com Profile](https://www.nrl.com/players/womens-internationals/tonga-women/natasha-penitani/)
Category:1999 births Category:Living people Category:Australian rugby league players Category:Wests Tigers NRLW players Category:Rugby league players from Sydney Category:Female rugby league players