Billy Ngawini

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Billy Ngawini (born in Auckland, New Zealand) is a rugby league player for the Canterbury Bulldogs.

[edit] Personal Info

Nickname: Billy Boy Position: Halfback, Hooker Height: 169cm (5' 7") Weight: 88kg (194lbs) DOB: 24th Aug 1981 Origin: Auckland, New Zealand Other Clubs: North Sydney Junior Club: Papakura Sea Eagles, Auckland

Ngawini joined the Bulldogs in 2006 as a halfback. Originally recruited from North Sydney, he became a regular member of the Premier League side, mostly playing hooker.

He received the opportunity to play in the NRL in Round 10 against Parramatta when both Corey Hughes and Adam Perry were injured. He went on to play a further two games in the top grade against the Sharks the following week and then in Round 14 against Canberra.

Billy Ngawini was a member of the NZ A side that beat the Kangaroo XIII in 2005. He has a rugby union background having been contracted to the Chiefs Super 12 franchise for four years.

In 2001 he was selected in the All Black 7s training squad with the likes of Joe Rokocoko and Eric Rush.

[edit] Bulldogs Career

Debut: Vs Parramatta - 14th May 2006 Dog Years: (2) 2006 , 2007

[edit] Gold Coast Titans

Billy Ngawini moves from the Bulldogs to the Gold Coast Titans for the 2008 NRL season.