Iosia Soliola
New Zealand rugby league footballer
Iosia Soliola (born 4 August 1986) is a former professional rugby league footballer who last played for the Canberra Raiders in the National Rugby League (NRL). He played for New Zealand and Samoa at international level.
He previously played as a centre for the Sydney Roosters in the NRL, and as a second-row forward for St Helens in the Super League, with whom he won the 2014 Super League Grand Final. Whilst playing in Europe he gained selection for the Exiles.
Background
Soliola was born in Auckland, New Zealand. He is of Samoan descent.
After making his début in Jersey Flegg, Soliola moved onto Premier League in which he played with Eli Hayes and won a premiership with the Roosters in 2004.
Professional playing career
2000s
In 2005, Soliola made his NRL début for the Roosters against South Sydney, and went on to play 19 games for the club that season.
He was chosen to make his international début at the age of 19 for New Zealand in the Tri-nations series of 2005, however was forced to pull out due to injury.
Soliola then went on to represent New Zealand in the 2006 Tri-nations tournament.
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