Kayal Iro
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| Full name | Kayal Roy Iro[1] | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Born | 20 February 2000 Cook Islands[note 1] | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 185 cm (6 ft 1 in) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 94 kg (14 st 11 lb) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Playing information | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Position | Fullback, Wing, Centre | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Source: [1] As of 28 April 2024 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Kayal Roy Iro (born 20 February 2000) is a Cook Islands international rugby league footballer who plays as a fullback, winger and centre for the Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks in the NRL.
Background
Iro is the son of former player Kevin Iro and nephew of coach Tony Iro.[3] 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.[4]
Playing career
New Zealand Warriors
In 2019, Iro played for the New Zealand Warriors under 20s, before moving to the Newcastle Knights.[3]
Newcastle Knights
On 12 November 2019, Iro signed a one-year under 20s contract with the Newcastle Knights.[5]
Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks
In round 24 of the 2022 NRL season, Iro made his first grade debut for Cronulla in their 16-0 victory over Canterbury.[6][7]
Iro won the
International
Iro represented the Cook Islands in the 2019 Rugby League World Cup 9s, scoring two tries in a 30–7 victory against Tonga.[10]
He made his full international début in the 66–6 win over South Africa on 21 June 2019 at fullback.[11]
Statistics
NRL
- *denotes season competing[1]
| Season | Team | Matches | T | G | GK % | F/G | Pts |
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| 2022 |  Cronulla-Sutherland
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1 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 * | 4 | 1 | |||||
| Career totals | 5 | 1 | 0 | — | 0 | 4 | |
International
| Season | Team | Matches | T | G | GK % | F/G | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 |  Cook Islands
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2 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | Cook Islands
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4 | 1 | 0 | — | 0 | 4 |
| 2023 | Cook Islands
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2 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 |
| Career totals | 8 | 1 | 0 | — | 0 | 4 | |
Notes and references
Notes
- ^ The Guardian reported Iro's birthplace as the Cook Islands, quoting his father Kevin.[2] Rugby League Project lists his birthplace as Leeds, England.[1]
References
- ^ a b c d "Career Stats & Summary - Kayal Iro". Rugby League Project.
- ^ Gallan, Daniel (23 October 2022). "'My focus has shifted': Kevin Iro on evolving from rugby league star to ocean advocate". The Guardian. Retrieved 25 October 2022.
- ^ a b "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 November 2019. Retrieved 8 February 2021.
- ^ "South Sydney defeats North Queensland 20-10 to confirm NRL finals berth as Cronulla, Canberra post wins". www.abc.net.au.
- ^ Melina Etches (30 August 2022). "Kayal Iro debuts as Cronulla Shark #555". Cook Islands News. Retrieved 31 August 2022.
- ^ Gibbs, Tom (15 September 2022). "Iro reveals simple formula behind Jets' superb season". nswrl.com.au. Retrieved 25 October 2022.
- ^ "Tedesco scoops the pool at Brad Fittler Medal". nswrl.com.au. 12 September 2022. Retrieved 25 October 2022.
- ^ Encarnacion, Matt (19 October 2019). "Kukis rookie made of good stock: Iro". 7News.
- ^ Matt Encarnacion (21 October 2019). "Kukis rookie made of good stock: Iro". Namoi Valley Independent. Retrieved 11 October 2022.
External links
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