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Izack Tago
Personal information
Born (2002-04-05) 5 April 2002 (age 22)
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Height184 cm (6 ft 0 in)
Weight93 kg (14 st 9 lb)
Playing information
PositionCentre
Club
Years Team Pld T G FG P
2021– Penrith Panthers 56 28 0 0 112
Representative
Years Team Pld T G FG P
2022– Samoa 2 2 0 0 8
Source: [1]
As of 2 May 2024

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
2021 Penrith 6 1 4
2022 26 13 52
2023 16 10 40
Totals 48 24 96

References[edit]

  1. ^ Rugby League Project
  2. ^ "Round 13 team lists". NRL.com. 1 June 2021.
  3. ^ "Reigning premiers Penrith make huge statement in NRL season opener". www.news.com.au.
  4. ^ "We hate Parra as Panthers mock Eels as Koroisau pokes fun at Tigers". www.smh.com.au. 3 October 2022.
  5. ^ Full list of every squad at the Rugby League World Cup 2021
  6. ^ "St Helens: World Club Challenge win 'seismic for British rugby league'". BBC Sport.
  7. ^ "'It was a mug's comment': Kenty blasts lack of 'class and humility' at Panthers". www.foxsports.com.au. 3 April 2023.
  8. ^ "Panthers make statement with Melbourne mauling, Rabbitohs score stirring upset over Warriors". ABC News. 30 June 2023.
  9. ^ "Casualty Ward: Hamlin-Uele, Chester suffer knee injuries". www.nrl.com. 15 July 2023.
  10. ^ "Eels pip Titans 25-24 in NRL thriller after Panthers, Warriors come away with wins". www.abc.net.au.
  11. ^ "NRL grand final 2023: Penrith Panthers defeat Brisbane Broncos – as it happened". www.theguardian.com.
  12. ^ "World Club Challenge: Wigan Warriors 16-12 Penrith Panthers - Cherry and Whites crowned world champions for fifth time". www.bbc.co.uk.
  13. ^ "Panthers run riot in grand final rematch after Broncos lose Walsh to ugly injury: What we learned". www.foxsports.com.au.
  14. ^ https://www.nrl.com/players/nrl-premiership/panthers/izack-tago/

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