Junior Paulo (rugby league, born 1993)

Junior Paulo
Personal information
Born (1993-11-20) 20 November 1993
Auckland, New Zealand
Height 187 cm (6 ft 2 in)
Weight 123 kg (19 st 5 lb)
Playing information
Position Prop

Club
Years Team Pld T G FG P
2013–16 Parramatta Eels 53 6 0 0 24
2016–18 Canberra Raiders 56 2 0 0 8
2019– Parramatta Eels 0 0 0 0 0
Total 109 8 0 0 32
Representative
Years Team Pld T G FG P
2016–17 Samoa 7 1 0 0 4
As of 30 June 2018
Source: [1]

Junior Paulo (born 20 November 1993) is a Samoan international rugby league footballer who plays for the Canberra Raiders in the National Rugby League. He plays as a prop, and previously played for the Parramatta Eels.

Background

Paulo was born in Auckland, New Zealand. He is of Samoan descent. Paulo moved to Sydney, New South Wales, Australia as a teenager.

He played his junior football for the Ashcroft Stallions and the Cabramatta Two Blues, and attended renowned rugby league school Ashcroft High School before being signed by the Parramatta Eels.[2] Paulo played for the Eels NYC team in 2012 and 2013.[3] In 2011, Paulo played for the Australian Schoolboys.[4] On 20 April 2013, Paulo played for the New South Wales U20's team off the interchange bench in the 36–12 win over Queensland at Penrith Stadium.[5]

Playing career

2013

In Round 10 of the 2013 NRL season, Paulo made his NRL debut for the Parramatta Eels against the St George Illawarra Dragons off the interchange bench in the Eels 32–12 loss at WIN Stadium.[6] On 5 July 2013, Paulo extended his contract with the Eels for a further 3 years till the end of the 2016 season.[7] In Round 22 against the Wests Tigers, Paulo scored his first NRL career try in the Eels 26–22 win at Parramatta Stadium.[8] Paulo finished his debut year in the NRL with him playing in 11 matches and scoring a try for the Parramatta Eels in the 2013 NRL season.

Paulo playing for the NSW under-20s team in 2013

2014

In May 2014, Paulo was selected for the Samoa national rugby league team to play against Fiji in the 2014 Pacific Rugby League International but was replaced by Carlos Tuimavave.[9] Paulo finished off the 2014 NRL season with him playing in 16 matches and scoring a try for the Parramatta Eels. On 8 September 2014, Paulo was named in the Samoa train-on squad for the 2014 Four Nations,[10] but later didn’t make the final 24-man squad.

2015

On 31 January and 1 February, Paulo played for the Eels in the 2015 NRL Auckland Nines.[11] In Round 1 against the Manly Warringah Sea Eagles, he received a 9-week suspension for his high tackle on Sea Eagles hooker Matt Ballin in the Eels' 42–12 win at Parramatta Stadium.[12] Paulo made his return to the Eels team in Round 11 against the South Sydney Rabbitohs in the Eels' 14–12 loss at ANZ Stadium.[13][14] He finished off the 2015 season having played in 15 matches and scoring 2 tries for the Eels.[15] On 29 September, he was involved in a road rage incident with a 28-year-old man on the M4 Western Motorway, Paulo was accused of tailgating the other driver before punching him in the face and driving away from the scene after the pair pulled over after both of their vehicles collided with each other.[16] Paulo was later charged with common assault, recklessly damaging property and menacing driving.[17] Paulo will plead not guilty to the charges in court in October 2016.[18]

2016

In February 2016, Paulo played for the Eels in their 2016 NRL Auckland Nines winning tournament.[19] On 14 March 2016, Paulo signed a 2-year contract with the Canberra Raiders starting in 2017.[20][21] On 7 May 2016, Paulo made his international debut for Samoa against Tonga in the 2016 Polynesian Cup.[22] May 2016 was a turbulent month for Paulo, first he made a cameo for a third-grade Rugby Union team, Oatley, saying that his brother-in-law who is the coach of team wanted him to fill in the team and Paulo did as a favour, signing under a fake name and worn headgear in an attempt to hope that nobody would recognise him.[23][24] After the bizarre Rugby cameo, Paulo alongside Corey Norman, and Panthers hooker James Segeyaro were issued with warnings from NSW police for consorting with convicted criminals.[25] On 29 May 2016, he was released effectively immediately from his Eels contract to join the Raiders early.[26]

In Round 13, Paulo made his club debut for the Raiders against the Manly Warringah Sea Eagles, where he started at prop in the 30–18 win at Canberra Stadium.[27][28] Paulo would go on to play in 13 matches for the Raiders for the rest of the 2016 NRL season. On 26 September 2016, Paulo was named in the 2016 Australia Kangaroos train-on squad for the 2016 Four Nations but later didn’t make the final 24-man squad.[29] On 8 October 2017, Paulo played for Samoa against Fiji, starting at prop in the 20-18 loss in Apia, Samoa.[30] On 8 December 2016, Paulo participated in the Ladbrokes Star of the Ring Charity Fight Night at the Hordern Pavilion, where he went up against Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks captain Paul Gallen but lost in a unanimous decision.[31][32]

2017

On 7 February 2017, Paulo was suspended by the NRL integrity unit following his common assault and reckless driving convictions he received in 2016. He was banned for Round 1 in the Raiders season opener against the North Queensland Cowboys, participating in the Auckland Nines tournament and being selected in the World All Stars team.[33] On 6 May 2017, Paulo played for Samoa in the test against England, starting at prop in the 30-10 loss at Campbelltown Stadium.[34] In Round 25 against the Newcastle Knights, Paulo scored his first club try for the Raiders in the 46-28 win at Canberra Stadium.[35] Paulo finished the 2017 NRL season with him playing in 23 matches and scoring 1 try for the Raiders. On 11 September 2017, Paulo was awarded with the Mal Meninga Medal for being the Raiders Player of the Year.[36] On 6 October 2017, Paulo was selected in the 24-man squad for Samoa in the 2017 Rugby League World Cup.[37][38] In Samoa’s third pool match against Scotland, Paulo scored his first international try for Samoa in the 14-14 all draw at Barlow Park in Cairns.[39] Paulo played in all 4 matches, starting at prop and scored 1 try in Samoa disappointing campaign.[40][41]

2018

On April 19 2018, Paulo signed a four year deal to rejoin Parramatta worth $2.8 million.[42]

Boxing

0 Wins, 1 Loss, 0 Draws[43]
Res. Record Opponent Type Rd., Time Date Location Notes
Loss 0–1Australia Paul Gallen UD 4 2016-12-6 Australia Hordern Pavilion, Sydney Professional debut.

References

  1. ↑ "Junior Paulo (PE) – Career Stats & Summary". Rugby League Project. Retrieved 15 October 2015.
  2. ↑ "Junior Paulo: I can't wait to play... at Suncorp". NRL.com. 19 December 2014. Retrieved 15 October 2015.
  3. ↑ https://web.archive.org/web/20141208135945/http://rleague.com/players/Junior-Paulo-%281993%29_3510/Matches/. Archived from the original on 8 December 2014. Retrieved 4 February 2016. Missing or empty |title= (help)
  4. ↑ "ASSRL Schoolboys rugby league news, Australian Secondary School Rugby League, Australian Schoolboys". Ourfootyteam.com. Retrieved 15 October 2015.
  5. ↑ "New South Wales Defeat Queensland 36–12 in Under 20s Origin". Dailytelegraph.com.au. Retrieved 15 October 2015.
  6. ↑ "Josh Duggan Impresses in St George Illawarra Win over Parramatta". Foxsports.com.au. Retrieved 15 October 2015.
  7. ↑ "Eels announce re-signing of youth | NRL". Zero Tackle. 5 July 2013. Retrieved 15 October 2015.
  8. ↑ "VIDEO All tries 2622 Eels V Tigers NRL 2013 Sydney | Sport". 3 News. Retrieved 15 October 2015.
  9. ↑ "NRL big guns for Samoa, Fiji teams". NRL.com. Retrieved 15 October 2015.
  10. ↑ "Samoa train on squad announced | NRL". Zero Tackle. 8 September 2014. Retrieved 15 October 2015.
  11. ↑ "EELS NAME 2015 NINES SQUAD". Rugby League Week. 26 January 2015. Retrieved 15 October 2015.
  12. ↑ "Parramatta's Junior Paulo Banned for Nine Weeks Over Dangerous Throw". Dailytelegraph.com.au. Retrieved 15 October 2015.
  13. ↑ "Early Mail for Round 11: Junior Paulo to Return from Suspension for Parramatta". Dailytelegraph.com.au. Retrieved 25 December 2015.
  14. ↑ "Rabbitohs sneak past Eels". NRL.com. 22 May 2015. Retrieved 25 December 2015.
  15. ↑ "Custom Match List". Rugby League Project. 13 November 2015. Retrieved 25 December 2015.
  16. ↑ "Road rage on the M4". Parramatta Sun. 2 October 2015. Retrieved 25 December 2015.
  17. ↑ "Parramatta Eels Junior Paulo Alleged Road Rage Incident | Triple M NRL". Triplem.com.au. 11 November 2015. Retrieved 25 December 2015.
  18. ↑ "Raiders Recruit Junior Paulo Learning To Be A Force For Good In Canberra | Paul Kent". News.com.au. 2 September 2016. Retrieved 2 September 2016.
  19. ↑ "Eels name 2016 Nines squad". Rugby League Week. Retrieved 1 February 2016.
  20. ↑ "Raiders confirm Paulo deal". Zero Tackle. 29 August 2015. Retrieved 14 March 2016.
  21. ↑ "Raiders sign Parramatta Eels prop Junior Paulo". Zero Tackle. 3 March 2016. Retrieved 10 March 2016.
  22. ↑ "Samoa too good for Tonga in fiery Pacific Test clash at Pirtek Stadium". Dailytelegraph.com.au. 7 May 2016. Retrieved 8 May 2016.
  23. ↑ https://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/news/junior-paulos-rugby-cameo-means-2000-for-club-whose-juniors-will-miss-out/news-story/6aee9d39ecfa8f7c17d7cd45af82674d
  24. ↑ http://www.smh.com.au/rugby-league/parramatta-eels/parramatta-eels-front-rower-junior-paulo-in-hot-water-after-appearing-for-oatley-rugby-club-20160510-gos2vx.html
  25. ↑ http://www.smh.com.au/rugby-league/league-news/junior-paulo-and-james-segeyaro-warned-for-consorting-with-criminals-20160524-gp34j6.html
  26. ↑ "Eels release Junior Paulo". Zero Tackle. Retrieved 30 May 2016.
  27. ↑ Jon Tuxworth. "NRL: Junior Paulo cleared to make Canberra Raiders debut". Smh.com.au. Retrieved 4 June 2016.
  28. ↑ "Home | Live Scores & Latest News". Fox Sports. Retrieved 4 June 2016.
  29. ↑ https://www.nrl.com/news/2016/09/26/leilua-added-to-kangaroos-squad/
  30. ↑ https://www.nrl.com/news/2016/10/08/brilliant-bati-comeback-steals-pacific-test-win/
  31. ↑ https://www.foxsports.com.au/boxing/nrl-fight-night-live-full-card-schedule-and-tv-times-paul-gallen-vs-junior-paulo-chris-sandow-vs-todd-carney/news-story/5bb7cef7f7105377887835618c38c0c8
  32. ↑ https://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/sport/nrl/paul-gallen-scores-win-over-junior-paulo-todd-carney-and-chris-sandow-draw-in-nrl-fight-night/news-story/c75a17dcfbfb1efc63cc747833a8b559
  33. ↑ http://www.canberratimes.com.au/rugby-league/canberra-raiders/canberra-raiders-prop-junior-paulo-suspended-from-round-one-of-the-nrl-season-20170207-gu7fa1.html
  34. ↑ "NRL stars deliver for Bennett's England". Dailytelegraph.com.au. Retrieved 25 August 2017.
  35. ↑ https://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/sport/nrl/teams/raiders/raiders-keep-their-faint-september-hopes-alive-by-steamrolling-newcastle-4628/news-story/2bcb86f76aef2e457a78dedd83ddc3a5
  36. ↑ http://www.canberratimes.com.au/rugby-league/canberra-raiders/mal-meninga-medallist-junior-paulo-star-struck-by-canberra-raiders-legend-mal-meninga-20170912-gyfpbs.html
  37. ↑ http://www.smh.com.au/rugby-league/league-news/canberra-raiders-josh-papalii-joey-leilua-and-junior-paulo-to-play-for-samoa-20171005-gyvfqf.html
  38. ↑ https://www.nrl.com/news/2017/10/06/papalii-pritchard-in-samoa-squad/
  39. ↑ https://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/sport/nrl/samoa-reach-quarter-finals-as-scotland-fall-short-of-braveheart-boilover/news-story/cf651a62f7e33af7f64f1472354b596d
  40. ↑ https://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/sport/nrl/teams/raiders/canberra-raiders-players-josh-papalii-and-joey-leilua-in-nrl-preseason-hell-after-rlwc-blowout/news-story/e510e6b3aac6020e8fd52e5f3078b1c4
  41. ↑ http://www.news.com.au/sport/parish-not-even-milford-could-have-been-samoas-saviour-after-disappointing-rlwc-effort/news-story/a5758bf8598a89b8bec580ca95feefaa
  42. ↑ https://www.foxsports.com.au/nrl/nrl-premiership/teams/raiders/exclusive-raider-junior-paul-signs-for-parramatta-eels-on-fouryear-28-million-deal/news-story/66e254f0a7ca91f9d701d32216f3f8c7
  43. ↑ http://boxrec.com/boxer/779349
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