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| Born | 5 April 2002 Sydney, New South Wales, Australia | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 184 cm (6 ft 0 in) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 93 kg (14 st 9 lb) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Position | Centre | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Izack Tago (/teɪɡoʊ/) (born 5 April 2002) is a Samoa international rugby league footballer who plays as a centre for the Penrith Panthers in the NRL.
Background[edit]
Tago played his junior rugby league for the St Mary's Saints. He is of Samoan descent.
Playing career[edit]
2021[edit]
In round 13 of the 2021 NRL season, Tago made his first grade debut for Penrith against the Wests Tigers at Leichhardt Oval.[2]
2022[edit]
In round 1 of the 2022 NRL season, Tago scored the first try of the year in the opening match as Penrith defeated Manly 28-6.[3]
Tago played 26 games for Penrith in the 2022 NRL season including the clubs 2022 NRL Grand Final victory over Parramatta.[4]
In October, Tago was named in the Samoa squad for the 2021 Rugby League World Cup.[5]
2023[edit]
On 18 February, Tago played in Penrith's 13-12 upset loss to St Helens RFC in the 2023 World Club Challenge.[6] In round 5 of the 2023 NRL season, Tago scored two tries in Penrith's 53-12 victory over Canberra.[7] Following Penrith's narrow loss to South Sydney in round 8 of the 2023 NRL season, it was announced that Tago would be ruled out for an indefinite period with a pectoral injury. In round 18, Tago made 13 tackle breaks, one try assist and scored two tries against Melbourne at Marvel Stadium in their 34-16 victory.[8][9] In round 20, Tago scored two tries as Penrith defeated the Dolphins 24-14.[10] Tago played 16 games for Penrith in the 2023 NRL season including the clubs 26-24 victory over Brisbane in the 2023 NRL Grand Final as Penrith won their third straight premiership.[11]
2024[edit]
On 24 February, Tago played in Penrith's 2024 World Club Challenge final loss against Wigan.[12] In round 3 of the 2024 NRL season, Tago scored two tries for Penrith in their grand final rematch against Brisbane. Penrith would win the game 34-12.[13]
Statistics[edit]
Stats correct to the end of the 2023 season.[14]
| Year | Team | Games | Tries | Pts |
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| 2021 |  Penrith
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6 | 1 | 4 |
| 2022 | 26 | 13 | 52 | |
| 2023 | 16 | 10 | 40 | |
| Totals | 48 | 24 | 96 |
References[edit]
- ^ Rugby League Project
- ^ "Round 13 team lists". NRL.com. 1 June 2021.
- ^ "Reigning premiers Penrith make huge statement in NRL season opener". www.news.com.au.
- ^ "We hate Parra as Panthers mock Eels as Koroisau pokes fun at Tigers". www.smh.com.au. 3 October 2022.
- ^ Full list of every squad at the Rugby League World Cup 2021
- ^ "St Helens: World Club Challenge win 'seismic for British rugby league'". BBC Sport.
- ^ "'It was a mug's comment': Kenty blasts lack of 'class and humility' at Panthers". www.foxsports.com.au. 3 April 2023.
- ^ "Panthers make statement with Melbourne mauling, Rabbitohs score stirring upset over Warriors". ABC News. 30 June 2023.
- ^ "Casualty Ward: Hamlin-Uele, Chester suffer knee injuries". www.nrl.com. 15 July 2023.
- ^ "Eels pip Titans 25-24 in NRL thriller after Panthers, Warriors come away with wins". www.abc.net.au.
- ^ "NRL grand final 2023: Penrith Panthers defeat Brisbane Broncos – as it happened". www.theguardian.com.
- ^ "World Club Challenge: Wigan Warriors 16-12 Penrith Panthers - Cherry and Whites crowned world champions for fifth time". www.bbc.co.uk.
- ^ "Panthers run riot in grand final rematch after Broncos lose Walsh to ugly injury: What we learned". www.foxsports.com.au.
- ^ https://www.nrl.com/players/nrl-premiership/panthers/izack-tago/