Robert Tanielu (born 19 June 1982) is a New Zealand former professional rugby league footballer. He previously played with the Brisbane Broncos, Melbourne Storm and North Queensland Cowboys. He retired in January 2007 following medical advice after sustaining his second serious neck injury.[2] Rob Tanielu now lives with his 3 kids, Alize, Memphis and Knight and wife, Janelle Tanielu. He also coaches multiple teams, and do what he does best, play rugby league.

Robert Tanielu
Personal information
Born (1982-06-09) 9 June 1982 (age 42)
Christchurch, New Zealand
Playing information
Height197 cm (6 ft 6 in)
Weight114 kg (17 st 13 lb)
PositionProp
Club
Years Team Pld T G FG P
2002 Brisbane Broncos 1 1 0 0 4
2003–04 Melbourne Storm 5 0 0 0 0
2006 North Qld Cowboys 3 0 0 0 0
Total 9 1 0 0 4
Representative
Years Team Pld T G FG P
2005 Queensland Residents 1 0 0 0 0
Source: [1]

Background

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Robert Tanielu was born in Christchurch, New Zealand.

Early life

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Tanielu was a Sydenham Swans junior in the Canterbury Rugby League and represented the Junior Kiwis in 2001.[3]

References

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  1. ^ Rugby League Project
  2. ^ Dick, Barry (14 January 2007). "Cowboy Rob quits". The Courier-Mail. Retrieved 27 January 2010.
  3. ^ Sydenham old boy in[dead link] The Press, 3 July 2001