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 12 June 2023.
  2. "Peni Lasaqa". Rakaviti. Retrieved 12 June 2023.
  3. Journalist, Venina Rakautoga Multimedia. "Lasaqa scores double for Bay of Plenty". Fiji Broadcasting Corporation. Retrieved 12 June 2023.
  4. "Peni LASAQA profile and stats". all.rugby. Retrieved 12 June 2023.
  5. djcoilrugby (24 January 2022). "Old Glory DC Signs Peni Lasaqa". djcoilrugby. Retrieved 12 June 2023.
  6. "Peni LASAQA - Player statistics - It's rugby". www.itsrugby.co.uk. Retrieved 12 June 2023.
  7. "Old Glory DC announce additional signings for the 2022 Season". Old Glory DC. 28 January 2022. Retrieved 12 June 2023.
  8. "Old Glory confirms second season for speedster Peni Lasaqa". Americas Rugby News. 19 October 2022. Retrieved 12 June 2023.
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