Izack Tago
Personal information
Born (2002-04-05) 5 April 2002 (age 21)
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Height184 cm (6 ft 0 in)
Weight93 kg (14 st 9 lb)
Playing information
PositionCentre
Club
Years Team Pld T G FG P
2021– Penrith Panthers 48 24 0 0 96
Representative
Years Team Pld T G FG P
2022– Samoa 2 2 0 0 8
Source: [1]
As of 1 October 2023

Izack Tago (/teɪɡoʊ/) (born 5 April 2002) is a Samoa international rugby league footballer who plays as a centre for the Penrith Panthers in the NRL.

Background

Tago played his junior rugby league for the St Mary's Saints. He is of Samoan and American Samoan descent.

Playing career

2021

In round 13 of the 2021 NRL season, Tago made his first grade debut for Penrith against the Wests Tigers at Leichhardt Oval.[2]

2022

In round 1 of the 2022 NRL season, Tago scored the first try of the year in the opening match as Penrith defeated Manly 28-6.[3]

Tago played 26 games for Penrith in the 2022 NRL season including the clubs 2022 NRL Grand Final victory over Parramatta.[4]

In October, Tago was named in the Samoa squad for the 2021 Rugby League World Cup.[5]

2023

On 18 February, Tago played in Penrith's 13-12 upset loss to St Helens RFC in the 2023 World Club Challenge.[6] In round 5 of the 2023 NRL season, Tago scored two tries in Penrith's 53-12 victory over Canberra.[7] Following Penrith's narrow loss to South Sydney in round 8 of the 2023 NRL season, it was announced that Tago would be ruled out for an indefinite period with a pectoral injury. In round 18, Tago made 13 tackle breaks, one try assist and scored two tries against Melbourne at Marvel Stadium in their 34-16 victory.[8][9] In round 20, Tago scored two tries as Penrith defeated the Dolphins 24-14.[10] Tago played 16 games for Penrith in the 2023 NRL season including the clubs 26-24 victory over Brisbane in the 2023 NRL Grand Final as Penrith won their third straight premiership.[11]

Statistics

Stats correct to the end of the 2023 season.[12]

Year Team Games Tries Pts
2021 Penrith 6 1 4
2022 26 13 52
2023 16 10 40
Totals 48 24 96

References

  1. ^ Rugby League Project
  2. ^ "Round 13 team lists". NRL.com. 1 June 2021.
  3. ^ "Reigning premiers Penrith make huge statement in NRL season opener". www.news.com.au.
  4. ^ "We hate Parra as Panthers mock Eels as Koroisau pokes fun at Tigers". www.smh.com.au. 3 October 2022.
  5. ^ Full list of every squad at the Rugby League World Cup 2021
  6. ^ "St Helens: World Club Challenge win 'seismic for British rugby league'". BBC Sport.
  7. ^ "'It was a mug's comment': Kenty blasts lack of 'class and humility' at Panthers". www.foxsports.com.au. 3 April 2023.
  8. ^ "Panthers make statement with Melbourne mauling, Rabbitohs score stirring upset over Warriors". ABC News. 30 June 2023.
  9. ^ "Casualty Ward: Hamlin-Uele, Chester suffer knee injuries". www.nrl.com. 15 July 2023.
  10. ^ "Eels pip Titans 25-24 in NRL thriller after Panthers, Warriors come away with wins". www.abc.net.au.
  11. ^ "NRL grand final 2023: Penrith Panthers defeat Brisbane Broncos – as it happened". www.theguardian.com.
  12. ^ https://www.nrl.com/players/nrl-premiership/panthers/izack-tago/

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Samoa squad – 2021 Rugby League World Cup
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