Peni Lasaqa

Peni Lasaqa (born 2000) is a Fijian-Australian[3] rugby union player who currently plays for Old Glory DC in Major League Rugby (MLR) in the U.S.[4]

Peni Lasaqa
Birth namePeni Lasaqa
Place of birthFiji
Height172 cm (5 ft 8 in)
Weight82 kg (181 lb; 12 st 13 lb)
UniversitySaint Kentigern College[1]
Occupation(s)Rugby union player
Rugby union career
Position(s) Winger
Current team Old Glory DC
Youth career
2018 NZ Barbarians
2019 Sevens
2020 Under-20s
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2019 Bay of Plenty ()
2022–present Old Glory DC (45[2])

Early life

Lasaqa grew up in Tauranga, New Zealand.[5]

Career

Beginning in the professional leagues with the Bay of Plenty in 2021,[6] Lasaqa was drafted by Old Glory DC starting in the 2022 MLR season.[5][7] His contract was renewed for the 2023 season.[8]

References
  1. "Auckland schools First XV semi final | Photosport New Zealand". www.photosport.nz. Retrieved 2023-06-12.
  2. "Peni Lasaqa". Rakaviti. Retrieved 2023-06-12.
  3. Journalist, Venina Rakautoga Multimedia. "Lasaqa scores double for Bay of Plenty". Fiji Broadcasting Corporation. Retrieved 2023-06-12.
  4. "Peni LASAQA profile and stats". all.rugby. Retrieved 2023-06-12.
  5. djcoilrugby (2022-01-24). "Old Glory DC Signs Peni Lasaqa". djcoilrugby. Retrieved 2023-06-12.
  6. "Peni LASAQA - Player statistics - It's rugby". www.itsrugby.co.uk. Retrieved 2023-06-12.
  7. "Old Glory DC announce additional signings for the 2022 Season". Old Glory DC. 2022-01-28. Retrieved 2023-06-12.
  8. "Old Glory confirms second season for speedster Peni Lasaqa". Americas Rugby News. 2022-10-19. Retrieved 2023-06-12.
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