Brad Takairangi

Brad Takairangi
Personal information
Born (1989-06-14) 14 June 1989
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Height 194 cm (6 ft 4 in)
Weight 108 kg (17 st 0 lb)
Playing information
Position Centre, Second-row, Five-eighth, Lock

Club
Years Team Pld T G FG P
2010–12 Sydney Roosters 29 3 0 0 12
2013–14 Gold Coast Titans 39 8 0 0 32
2015– Parramatta Eels 77 12 0 0 48
Total 145 23 0 0 92
Representative
Years Team Pld T G FG P
2009–13 Cook Islands 5 1 3 0 10
2017 New Zealand 4 1 0 0 4
As of 4 March 2018
Source: [1]

Brad Takairangi (born 14 June 1989) is a rugby league footballer who plays for the Parramatta Eels in the National Rugby League. Takairangi is a utility player, having filled roles at lock, second-row, centre and five-eighth. A Cook Islands and New Zealand international representative, Takairangi previously played for the Sydney Roosters between 2010 and 2012 and the Gold Coast Titans in 2013 and 2014.

Early life

Born in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, Takairangi is of Cook Islands and Māori descent. His sister, Kiana, represented the Cook Islands national team at the 2017 Women's Rugby League World Cup and plays in the Lingerie Football League for the Los Angeles Temptation.[2]

Playing career

Takairangi played his junior football with the Cronulla-Caringbah Sharks before being signed by the South Sydney Rabbitohs.

2009

In 2009, Takairangi made his international debut for the Cook Islands, kicking 3 conversions in a 22-20 defeat of Samoa.[3]

Takairangi playing for the Newtown Jets

2010

Takairangi played in the Rabbitohs NYC team in 2008 and 2009, before being signed by the Sydney Roosters in February 2010.[4] In round 2, he made his NRL debut for the Roosters against the Wests Tigers off the interchange bench in the 44-32 win at the SFS.[5] Takairangi played in one other match during the season.

2011

On 25 August, Takairangi signed an extension with the Roosters which would keep him there until the end of the 2013 season.[6] In round 24, against the Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks, he scored his first NRL career try in the Roosters 36-25 win at the SFS.[7] Takairangi finished the year with 2 tries from 11 matches.

2012

Takairangi played in 16 matches and scored a try for the Roosters in the 2012 NRL season.

2013

On 5 February, Takairangi signed with the Gold Coast Titans on a 3-year-deal, as part of an attempt by the Sydney Roosters to lure Luke O'Donnell back to the club. In round 1, Takairangi made his club debut for the Titans against the Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks by playing at centre in the Titans 10-12 loss at Remondis Stadium.[8] In round 11, against the Parramatta Eels, he scored his first club try for the Titans in the 42-4 win at Mudgee Oval.[9] Takairangi finished the NRL season with 18 matches and 5 tries. He then played for the Cook Islands in the 2013 Rugby League World Cup.[10] He played in 3 matches and scored a try during the tournament.

2014

In February, Takairangi played in the Titans inaugural Auckland Nines squad.[11] He finished the season with 21 appearances and 3 tries for the Titans. On 9 September, Takairangi was selected for the New Zealand Kiwis 2014 Four Nations train-on squad, but didn't make the final 24-man squad.[12] On 19 September, Takairangi agreed to sign a 3-year deal with the Wests Tigers, starting from the 2015 season.[13][14] However, the Tigers back-flipped on Takairangi's deal, leaving him off contract for the 2015 season. On 30 October, he signed with the Parramatta Eels on a one-year deal.[15]

2015

On 26 January, Takairangi was named in the Eels Auckland Nines squad.[16] In round 1, he made his club debut for the Eels against the Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles at centre, scoring a try in the 42-12 win at Parramatta Stadium.[17] On 4 April, Takairangi re-signed with the Eels for a further 2 years.[18] In round 22, against the Penrith Panthers, he suffered a season ending foot injury.[19][20] Takairangi finished his first year with the Eels with him playing in 17 matches and scoring 4 tries , 6 penalties conceded and 19 errors .

2016

In round 22 against Manly, Takairangi played his 100th NRL career match in the Eels 10-9 win at Parramatta Stadium[21][22] Takairangi finished the season with him playing in 17 matches and scoring 4 tries , 12 penalties conceded and 18 errors. On 20 September 2017, Takairangi extended his contract with the Eels until the end of the 2019 season.[23]

2017

Takairangi played 23 games for Parramatta in The 2017 season where the team finished fourth on the table scoring 3 tries but again poor discipline and poor handling mistakes had him finish with 11 penalties conceded and 16 errors. [24].

2018

In Round 2 of The 2018 season, Takairangi was ruled out for 5 weeks with a fractured eye socket after being accidentally elbowed in the face by Manly player Joel Thompson[25]. Takairangi returned to The Parramatta side in Round 7 against Manly, Parramatta went on to win the match 44-10 which was their first of the season[26]. Takairangi ended a difficult 2018 season with 20 appearances for the club as Parramatta finished last on the table and claimed its 14th wooden spoon.[27][28]

References

  1. ↑ "Brad Takairangi - Career Stats & Summary". Rugby League Project. Retrieved 2015-12-15.
  2. ↑ Arnold, Rikki-Lee (27 October 2017). "Kiana Takairangi completes journey from lingerie football to Rugby League World Cup". Courier Mail. Retrieved 22 November 2017.
  3. ↑ "Cook Islands progress to Pacific Cup". NRL.com. Retrieved 2015-12-15.
  4. ↑ "Brian's Bro Mance". Dailytelegraph.com.au. Retrieved 2015-12-15.
  5. ↑ "Roosters Defeat Tigers 44-32". Foxpsorts.com.au. Retrieved 2015-12-15.
  6. ↑ "Takairangi signs new two year deal". Zero Tackle. 2011-08-25. Retrieved 2015-12-15.
  7. ↑ Daniel Lane. "Hail Mary play at death answers Roosters' prayers". Smh.com.au. Retrieved 2015-12-15.
  8. ↑ "Passion Filled Cronulla Sharks Nab Gold Coast Titans in Nailbiter". Foxsports.com.au. Retrieved 2015-12-15.
  9. ↑ "Titans Hammer Eels in NRL Round 11". Dailytelegraph.com.au. Retrieved 2015-12-15.
  10. ↑ "Cook Islands Announce Squad For Rugby League World Cup | NRL". Triple M. 2013-10-10. Retrieved 2015-12-15.
  11. ↑ "Squads For Auckland Nines". Rugby League Week. 2014-02-14. Retrieved 2015-12-15.
  12. ↑ "Six players added to Kiwis squad | Radio New Zealand News". Radionz.co.nz. 2014-09-19. Retrieved 2015-12-15.
  13. ↑ "Titans lose utility Takairangi to Wests Tigers | NRL". Zero Tackle. 2014-09-19. Retrieved 2015-12-15.
  14. ↑ "Titans Lose Utility Brad Takairangi to Wests Tigers; Beau Henry Talking to Parramatta". Couriermail.com.au. Retrieved 2015-12-15.
  15. ↑ "Eels announce five signings for 2015 | NRL". Zero Tackle. 2014-10-30. Retrieved 2015-12-15.
  16. ↑ "EELS NAME 2015 NINES SQUAD". Rugby League Week. 2015-01-26. Retrieved 2015-12-15.
  17. ↑ "Eels v Sea Eagles : Anthony Watmough in the Thick i=of it as Parramatta Thrash Manly 42-12". Dailytelegraph.com.au. Retrieved 2015-12-15.
  18. ↑ "Eels Re-Sign John Folau and Brad Takairangi for Two Years; Bureta Faraimo Extends for 12 Months". Dailytelegraph.com.au. Retrieved 2015-12-15.
  19. ↑ "Brad Takairangi Ruled Out For Year as Parramatta Eels Injury Crisis Worsens". Dailytelegraph.com.au. Retrieved 2015-12-15.
  20. ↑ "2015 Penrith's Season Slumps to New Low as Parramatta Escape with a Six Point Win in Darwin". Foxsports.com.au. Retrieved 2015-12-15.
  21. ↑ Media, NRL Digital. "Takairangi: Playing for pride in his 100th NRL game".
  22. ↑ "Live NRL: Parramatta Eels v Manly Sea Eagles scores, blog, updates, news". 5 August 2016.
  23. ↑ "Takairangi re-signs with Eels".
  24. ↑ http://www.rugbyleagueproject.org/players/brad-takairangi/summary.html
  25. ↑ http://www.sportingnews.com/au/league/news/brad-takairangi-injury-parramatta-eels-nrl-manly-sea-eagles/nd0yllizapvw19ml79r4hv1ux
  26. ↑ https://www.nrl.com/news/2018/04/21/updated-round-7-nrl-team-lists/
  27. ↑ https://www.rugbyleagueproject.org/matches/Custom/Ny0xNzE3LTQtLS0tLS0xNDUwOS0tLS0tLS0tLS0tLS0=
  28. ↑ https://www.foxsports.com.au/nrl/nrl-premiership/teams/eels/parramatta-eels-season-2018-review-peter-sterlings-biggest-fear-after-horror-campaign/news-story/14f79c1c637fa8d03bbfa6d6b63b55f1
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