Jacob Halangahu
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| Full name | Jacob Halangahu | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Born | 26 August 2006 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 183 cm (6 ft 0 in) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 109 kg (17 st 2 lb) | |||||||||||||||||||||
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| Position | Second-row | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Source: [1] As of 22 September 2025 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Jacob Halangahu (born 26 August 2006) is an Australian professional rugby league footballer who plays as a second-row forward for the St. George Illawarra Dragons in the National Rugby League.
Background
[edit]Halangahu attended Patrician Brothers Blacktown, captaining the team.[2] He was named for the 2024 Australian Schoolboys team as captain and was selected for NSW U19's Origin team starting at Second-Row.[3] Halangahu came through the junior system for St. George Illawarra, being involved in the Dragons first SG Ball title in 30 years.[4]
Career
[edit]In Round 23 2025, Halangahu made his NRL debut for the Dragons against the Cronulla Sharks. Coming off the bench in a 22–14 win at Netstrata Stadium.[5]
References
[edit]- ^ "Jacob Halangahu - Playing Career - RLP". www.rugbyleagueproject.org.
- ^ "Rising stars shine after record interest in sports awards". www.blacktown.nsw.gov.au.
- ^ "U19s State of Origin: The eight teenage stars every rugby league fan needs to know". www.nine.com.au.
- ^ "NSW Under 19s Men's State of Origin squad announced". www.nswrl.com.au.
- ^ "Who is Jacob Halangahu? Highly rated forward makes first-grade debut". www.sportingnews.com.