Kayal Iro
Kayal Iro is a professional rugby league footballer who plays as a fullback, centre and wing for the Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks in the NRL.
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| Full name | Kayal Iro | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Born | 2000 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Position | Fullback | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Background
Iro is the son of former player Kevin Iro and nephew of coach Tony Iro.[1] He grew up in Rarotonga where he played for the Arorangi Bears, then moved to Auckland at age 14 and attended Mount Albert Grammar School.[2]
Playing career
New Zealand Warriors
In 2019, Iro played for the New Zealand Warriors under 20s, before moving to the Newcastle Knights.[1]
Newcastle Knights
On 12 November 2019, Iro signed a one year under 20s contract with the Newcastle Knights.[3]
International
Iro represented the Cook Islands in the 2019 Rugby League World Cup 9s, scoring two tries in a 30–7 victory against Tonga.[4]
He made his full international début in the 66-6 win over South Africa on 21 Jun 2019 at fullback.
References
- "Warriors lose Kayal Iro, son of Kevin Iro, to Newcastle Knights". Stuff. 13 November 2019. Retrieved 7 August 2020.
- Thomas Tarurongo Wynne (6 November 2019). "Barefoot boy to world spotlight". Cook Islands News. Retrieved 7 August 2020.
- "Knights sign Cook Islands gun Iro". www.newcastleknights.com.au. 12 Nov 2019. Retrieved 8 Feb 2021.
- Encarnacion, Matt (19 October 2019). "Kukis rookie made of good stock: Iro". 7News.