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just saw on SMH Tuqiri's signed with the wests tigers, this isn't gonna be good for debate with the mungos.
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http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2010/02/04/2810480.htm?section=justin
Lote Tuqiri has been lured back to the NRL, signing a three-year deal with Wests Tigers.
The dual international put pen to paper after weighing up more lucrative offers from rugby union clubs in Europe.
Tuqiri is currently playing for English rugby union side Leicester Tigers and will return to Australia at the end of March to begin his contract with Wests.
Tigers chief executive Stephen Humphreys flew to the UK to finalise the negotiations and says Tuqiri is the biggest signing in the club's 11-year history.
"We made it clear early on that should Lote be interested in returning to rugby league, then Wests Tigers were keen to accommodate him,'' Humphreys said.
The former Brisbane Bronco left the NRL in 2002 but said he was looking forward to his return.
"There is no question the NRL is one of the toughest sporting competitions in the world and I am confident Wests Tigers will enjoy great success in the coming years," Tuqiri said in a statement.
"The opportunity to play under the most experienced coach in the game in Tim Sheens was a major factor in my decision. Wests Tigers is a club with a great culture and a terrific roster of players. I am thrilled to be joining them."
Sheens said the 30-year-old Tuqiri will bring experience and an added X-factor to his squad which already boasts stars such as Benji Marshall and Robbie Farah.
"He has achieved more than most footballers and to have someone of his calibre in our team is a great addition to an already impressive squad of talented players," Sheens said.
"I know one of the main driving reasons behind Lote's decision is that he is very keen to break back into representative footy, something other players coming back from rugby union have been unable to do of late."
Tuqiri played 99 games for the Broncos and won a premiership with the side in 2000.
He also won six caps for Queensland and five for Australia before switching to rugby union to play for the New South Wales Waratahs.
Tuqiri played 76 games for the Waratahs and made his international debut for the Wallabies in 2003.
The outside back went on to win 67 caps for the Wallabies before his contract was inexplicably terminated by the Australian Rugby Union in July last year.
"I enjoyed my time in rugby union immensely and have been very fortunate to have made many great friends through my time in the code," Tuqiri said.
Tuqiri follows fellow dual internationals Wendell Sailor and Mat Rogers to return to the NRL after stings in union.
Wests first NRL match of the season is against Manly but Tuqiri is not likely to feature until round three or four.
Lote Tuqiri has been lured back to the NRL, signing a three-year deal with Wests Tigers.
The dual international put pen to paper after weighing up more lucrative offers from rugby union clubs in Europe.
Tuqiri is currently playing for English rugby union side Leicester Tigers and will return to Australia at the end of March to begin his contract with Wests.
Tigers chief executive Stephen Humphreys flew to the UK to finalise the negotiations and says Tuqiri is the biggest signing in the club's 11-year history.
"We made it clear early on that should Lote be interested in returning to rugby league, then Wests Tigers were keen to accommodate him,'' Humphreys said.
The former Brisbane Bronco left the NRL in 2002 but said he was looking forward to his return.
"There is no question the NRL is one of the toughest sporting competitions in the world and I am confident Wests Tigers will enjoy great success in the coming years," Tuqiri said in a statement.
"The opportunity to play under the most experienced coach in the game in Tim Sheens was a major factor in my decision. Wests Tigers is a club with a great culture and a terrific roster of players. I am thrilled to be joining them."
Sheens said the 30-year-old Tuqiri will bring experience and an added X-factor to his squad which already boasts stars such as Benji Marshall and Robbie Farah.
"He has achieved more than most footballers and to have someone of his calibre in our team is a great addition to an already impressive squad of talented players," Sheens said.
"I know one of the main driving reasons behind Lote's decision is that he is very keen to break back into representative footy, something other players coming back from rugby union have been unable to do of late."
Tuqiri played 99 games for the Broncos and won a premiership with the side in 2000.
He also won six caps for Queensland and five for Australia before switching to rugby union to play for the New South Wales Waratahs.
Tuqiri played 76 games for the Waratahs and made his international debut for the Wallabies in 2003.
The outside back went on to win 67 caps for the Wallabies before his contract was inexplicably terminated by the Australian Rugby Union in July last year.
"I enjoyed my time in rugby union immensely and have been very fortunate to have made many great friends through my time in the code," Tuqiri said.
Tuqiri follows fellow dual internationals Wendell Sailor and Mat Rogers to return to the NRL after stings in union.
Wests first NRL match of the season is against Manly but Tuqiri is not likely to feature until round three or four.
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Greg Davis (50)
there putting together a pretty good poster boy club over in league land, you can rest assured channel nine have probably thrown in money as well, so between him wendell, and andrew johns, three good role models there, all of em took the blame for there errors and really turned around and did good for the community. I only hope wedell has a word in turqs ear and lets him know that he should never show remorse unless there is a camera present and a possible sponsorship deal on the line.
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Darby Loudon (17)
He's much more suited to league - he doesn't have to think, be creative or kick. Just use the hulking frame to bash and barge from dummy half after the kick receipt.
Oh and try to catch the no look Benji flick passes and flop over the tryline. Maybe a wave to the crowd.
Plenty of footy show appearances. Maybe a shirtless dressing room interview.
Yeah that's his go.
Oh and try to catch the no look Benji flick passes and flop over the tryline. Maybe a wave to the crowd.
Plenty of footy show appearances. Maybe a shirtless dressing room interview.
Yeah that's his go.
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