Nixon Putt
Nixon Putt (born 3 March 1996) is a Papua New Guinean professional rugby league footballer who plays as a second-row forward for the Castleford Tigers in the Super League and Papua New Guinea at international level.
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| Born | 3 March 1996 Mount Hagen, Papua New Guinea | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 95 kg (14 st 13 lb) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Position | Second-row | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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As of 15 October 2023 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
He has previously played for the Central Queensland Capras, the Norths Devils and the PNG Hunters in the Queensland Cup. He has represented the PNG Kumuls at international level, as part of the 2017 and 2021 squads for the Rugby League World Cup.
Background
Putt was born in Mount Hagen, Papua New Guinea.
Playing career
2017
Putt made his international debut for Papua New Guinea against the Cook Islands on May 7, 2017 in the Pacific Test at Campbelltown Sports Stadium, Sydney.[1]
2018
In 2018 at the end of year PNG Hunters awards presentation, he was awarded the Stan Joyce medal for the player of the year Award. In the same year he was signed by the Norths Devils for the 2019 Intrust Super Cup competition.[2]
2019
Putt played in every game and was awarded the best forward for the Norths Devils in the end of year club awards presentation. He was also selected to represent Papua New Guinea Kumuls for the inaugural Rugby League World Cup 9s to be hosted in Sydney Australia.[3]
2022
In the final group stage game at the 2021 Rugby League World Cup, Putt scored two tries for Papua New Guinea in the 36-0 victory over Wales.[4]
2023
On 29 September 2023, the Castleford Tigers announced the signing of Putt on a two-year deal from the 2024 Super League season.[5][6] He described the move as a "dream come true"; "I'm really keen to introduce myself to the Cas fans. I'll play my footy, and my footy will tell the fans how I play, and get their support."[7]
References
- Troy Taule (29 April 2017). "PNG Kumuls team named for Pacific Test". Loop PNG. Retrieved 3 May 2017.
- https://www.qrl.com.au/news/20182/10/21/nixon-puts-in-award-winning-performance/
- https://www.qrl.com.au/news/2019/10/02/png-name-teams-for-nines-tournament/
- "Rugby League World Cup: Papua New Guinea 36-0 Wales - Kumuls seal quarter-final against England". www.bbc.co.uk.
- "Putt joins the Fords". Castleford Tigers. 29 September 2023. Retrieved 7 October 2023.
- "Castleford Tigers: Putt and El-Zakhem join, new contract for Joe Westerman". BBC Sport. 29 September 2023. Retrieved 7 October 2023.
- Olawumi, Ben (29 September 2023). "Castleford Tigers: Super League move a 'dream come true' for newly recruited Papua New Guinea ace". Love Rugby League. Retrieved 7 October 2023.