Natasha Penitani
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| Born | November 29, 1999 Sydney, New South Wales |
| Nationality | Australian |
| Occupation | Rugby league footballer |
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
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.[1]
Professional Career
In 2024, Penitani signed a one-year deal with the Wests Tigers, making her NRLW debut in Round 1 against the Canberra Raiders.[1]She played in all nine matches of her rookie season, showcasing her skills as a front-rower. [2]Penitani's performance earned her a nomination for the 2024 NRLW Dally M Rookie of the Year award.[3]
International Career
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[4]
Personal Life
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.[5]
Statistics
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.[2]
Awards and Honors
- NRLW Dally M Rookie of the Year Nominee (2024)[3]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 "Natasha Penitani". Wests Tigers. 2024-08-09. Retrieved 2024-10-10.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "Official Telstra Women's Premiership profile of Natasha Penitani for Wests Tigers Women | NRL.com". National Rugby League. Retrieved 2024-10-10.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 "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.
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