Eddie Aila

Eddie Aila is a Papua New Guinean rugby footballer who represented Papua New Guinea at rugby league in the 2000 World Cup.

Eddie Aila
Personal information
BornPapua New Guinea
Playing information
PositionWing, Centre
Club
Years Team Pld T G FG P
Wynnum Manly Seagulls
Representative
Years Team Pld T G FG P
2000–01 Papua New Guinea 5 1 0 0
Source: RLP
As of 4

Playing career

Aila began his career playing rugby union before joining the Wynnum Manly Seagulls in the Queensland Cup.[1] From there he was selected for Papua New Guinea and he played at the 2000 World Cup. Aila finished his national career having played in five test matches.

Aila later returned to rugby union joining the Souths Rugby club.[2] He plays for Logan City and coaches their colts side.[3]

References

  1. PNG Kumuls Player Profiles rleague.com, 3 October 2001
  2. Club players go into camp for Australian Sevens selection Australian Rugby Union, 1 October 2004
  3. Eddie Aila Archived 14 September 2009 at the Wayback Machine loganrugby.com.au
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