Daniel Rona

Daniel Rona (born 10 April 2000) is a New Zealand rugby union player, currently playing for the Chiefs and Taranaki. His preferred position is centre.[1]

Daniel Rona
Date of birth (2000-04-10) 10 April 2000
Place of birthNew Zealand
Height187 cm (6 ft 2 in)
Weight94 kg (207 lb; 14 st 11 lb)
Notable relative(s)Curtis Rona (brother)
Rugby union career
Position(s) Centre
Current team Chiefs / Taranaki
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2020– Taranaki 19 (15)
2023– Chiefs 8 (15)
Correct as of 29 May 2023

Early career

A concreter by trade, Rona originally started out as a halfback for Clifton Rugby Club, before moving to centre.[2]

Professional career

Rona was named in the Taranaki squad for the 2020 Mitre 10 Cup, 2021 Bunnings NPC and 2022 Bunnings NPC.[3] He joined the Chiefs in the pre-season of 2023,[4] before signing a 30-day training contract with the side in March 2023.[5] He made his debut for the Chiefs in Round 3 of the 2023 Super Rugby Pacific season against the Highlanders.[6] He signed a full-time deal with the Chiefs in May 2023 through to 2026.[7]

References
  1. "Daniel Rona". Ultimate Rugby. Retrieved 29 May 2023.
  2. "Super Rugby Pacific: Concreter Daniel Rona hoping to cement his spot at Chiefs". Stuff.co.nz. 20 April 2023. Retrieved 29 May 2023.
  3. "Settled Taranaki squad named for NPC". Stuff.co.nz. 15 July 2022. Retrieved 15 July 2022.
  4. "Pre-season underway with wider training squad" (Press release). Chiefs. 8 December 2022. Retrieved 8 December 2022.
  5. "Daniel Rona lays foundations with the Chiefs". All Blacks. 24 May 2023. Retrieved 29 May 2023.
  6. "Gallagher Chiefs motivated for first game at home" (Press release). Chiefs. 8 March 2023. Retrieved 8 March 2023.
  7. "Super Rugby Pacific: Breakout Chiefs star Daniel Rona earns fulltime contract". Stuff.co.nz. 23 May 2023. Retrieved 29 May 2023.


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