Natasha Penitani
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| Born | 29 November 1999 Sydney, New South Wales, Australia | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 175 cm (5 ft 9 in) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 85 kg (187 lb; 13 st 5 lb) | |||||||||||||||||||||
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| Position | Prop | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Natasha Penitani (born 29 November 1999) is an Australian professional rugby league footballer who plays for the Wests Tigers in the NRL Women's Premiership. She primarily plays as a prop.
Early Life and Career
Natasha Penitani was born in Sydney, New South Wales, and began playing rugby league at a young age. She played junior rugby for Matraville Tigers before moving to the Cronulla Sharks' Harvey Norman Women's Premiership team, where she spent three seasons.
Professional Career
In 2024, Penitani signed a one-year deal with the Wests Tigers, making her NRLW debut in Round 1 against the Canberra Raiders. She played in all nine matches of her rookie season, showcasing her skills as a front-rower. Penitani's performance earned her a nomination for the 2024 NRLW Dally M Rookie of the Year award.
International Career
Penitani has also represented Tonga at the international level. In 2023, she played alongside her older sister, Tiana Penitani, in the Pacific Championships. Penitani will be co-captain for Tonga in the 2024 Pacific Championships alongside Vanessa Foliaki
Personal Life
Natasha Penitani is the younger sister of Tiana Penitani. The sisters have both made significant impacts in their rugby league careers, including international appearances and award nominations.
Statistics
As of the end of the 2024 season, Natasha Penitani has made 9 NRLW appearances for the Wests Tigers, with 0 tries, 121 tackles made, and an average of 5.6 hit-ups per game.
Awards and Honors
- NRLW Dally M Rookie of the Year Nominee (2024)
References
- [West Tigers Profile](https://www.weststigers.com.au/teams/womens-premiership/wests-tigers-women/natasha-penitani/)
- [NRL.com Profile](https://www.nrl.com/players/womens-internationals/tonga-women/natasha-penitani/)
References
- [West Tigers Profile](https://www.weststigers.com.au/teams/womens-premiership/wests-tigers-women/natasha-penitani/)
- [NRL.com Profile](https://www.nrl.com/players/womens-internationals/tonga-women/natasha-penitani/)
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