Isaiah Iongi
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| Full name | Isaiah Iongi | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Born | 24 June 2003 Brisbane, Queensland, Australia | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 185 cm (6 ft 1 in) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 85 kg (13 st 5 lb) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Playing information | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Position | Fullback | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Source: [1] As of 28 June 2025 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Isaiah Iongi (born 24 June 2003) is an Australian professional rugby league footballer who plays as a fullback for the Parramatta Eels in the National Rugby League.
Background
Iongi is of Tongan and Cypriot descent. In 2023, he represented Tonga A team, playing five-eighth. Iongi came through the Penrith Panthers pathway system. In 2022, Iongi made his debut in NSW Cup for Penrith. In 2022, Iongi was selected at Fullback for Queensland under 19's team. In 2023, he was named NSW Cup Fullback of the year [1]
Playing career
In Round 22 2024, Iongi made his NRL debut for Penrith against the Newcastle Knights in a 22–14 win at BlueBet Stadium. Iongi was released from the final year of his deal at Penrith to sign with the Parramatta Eels until the end of 2027.[2] Iongi made his club debut for Parramatta in round 1 of the 2025 NRL season against Melbourne which saw the side lose 56-18.[3] In round 7 of the 2025 NRL season, Iongi scored two tries and was also sin binned during Parramatta's 38-22 victory.[4]
References
- ^ "Isaiah Iongi - Playing Career - RLP". www.rugbyleagueproject.org.
- ^ "Iongi signs with the Eels". 22 August 2024.
- ^ "Melbourne Storm start NRL season in red hot form to smash Parramatta Eels, Dragons apologise for 'antisocial' video". www.abc.net.au.
- ^ "'That is outrageous': More NRL confusion as Eels star facing big ban, 'gigantic blunder' called out". www.foxsports.com.au.