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Siosifa Talakai (born 18 April 1997) is a Tonga international rugby league footballer who plays as a centre or second-row for the Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks in the NRL. He previously played for the South Sydney Rabbitohs in the National Rugby League.
After a stint in the NRL wilderness, the powerful ball carrier worked his way back to the top through his form for the Newtown Jets, earning a Sharks opportunity in 2020. He took his chance, establishing himself as a damaging centre and earning a NSW Origin call-up in 2022.
- Centre
- April 18, 1997
1 day ago · Sharks enforcer Siosifa Talakai faces a week on the sidelines for a careless high tackle on Gold Coast's Sam Verrills in the loss to the Titans on Friday night. With his side down 6-0 in the 11th minute, Talakai appeared to make little wrapping motion as he whacked Verrills square in the face with his shoulder.
13 hours ago · Cronulla’s mid-season struggles have continued with Siosifa Talakai receiving a one-game ban following the Sharks’ shock loss to Gold Coast. On Saturday, the match review committee charged Talakai with a grade-two careless high tackle for making shoulder contact with Sam Verrills’ chin in the 20-16 defeat – the Sharks’ fifth from six ...
Mar 15, 2024 · Talakai too hard to handle 1 week ago National Rugby League respects and honours the Traditional Custodians of the land and pay our respects to their Elders past, present and future.
Jun 26, 2024 · Siosifa Talakai has credited his inspirational father for helping him go from a “stubborn” rookie at Souths to one of the most feared ball carriers in the NRL as he prepares to bring up his 100-game milestone on Friday night.
1 day ago · Sharks forward Siosifa Talakai faces a nervous wait after being put on report for a reckless tackle attempt on Titans hooker Sam Verrills during Friday evening’s NRL game in Coffs Harbour.. The ...
