Kylie Leuluai
Kylie Leuluai (born 29 March 1978 in Auckland, New Zealand) is a professional rugby league footballer currently contracted to the Leeds Rhinos of Super League. A New Zealand and Samoa international representative prop forward, he previously played club football in Australia for National Rugby League clubs Wests Tigers, Sydney Roosters, Parramatta Eels and Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles.
Playing career
Leuluai has played for the Parramatta Eels, Sydney Roosters, Wests Tigers and Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles. In 2007 he joined the Leeds Rhinos. His Leeds Rhinos debut was on the 11th February 2007 against Salford.
He played in the 2008 Super League Grand Final victory over St Helens.[3]
In June 2011 announced he will retire at the end of the 2012 season, signing a new one year contract with Leeds Rhinos in the process.[4]
Representative career
Leuluai played for New Zealand Māori in 1998 and at the 2000 World Cup.[5]
Leuluai was named in the Samoa training squad for the 2008 Rugby League World Cup.[6]
In 2009 he was named as part of the Samoan side for the Pacific Cup.[7] He was named Samoan player of the year for 2009.[8]
Rugby League International Origin Match
Kylie Leuluai was selected for the Exiles squad for the Rugby League International Origin Match against England at Headingley on 10 June 2011.[9]
Personal life
James Leuluai is his uncle and his cousin is Thomas Leuluai.
Kylie belongs to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and is renowned for being able to bench press 225 kg – the heaviest weight lifted by an NRL player.[10]
Career highlights and Honours
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29 March 1978 |
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Auckland |
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