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.
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| Born | 5 April 2002 Sydney, New South Wales, Australia | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 184 cm (6 ft 0 in) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 93 kg (14 st 9 lb) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Position | Centre | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Background edit
Tago played his junior rugby league for the St Mary's Saints. He is of Samoan descent.
Playing career edit
2021 edit
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 edit
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 edit
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]
2024 edit
On 24 February, Tago played in Penrith's 2024 World Club Challenge final loss against Wigan.[12] In round 3 of the 2024 NRL season, Tago scored two tries for Penrith in their grand final rematch against Brisbane. Penrith would win the game 34-12.[13]
Statistics edit
Stats correct to the end of the 2023 season.[14]
| Year | Team | Games | Tries | Pts |
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| 2021 |  Penrith
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6 | 1 | 4 |
| 2022 | 26 | 13 | 52 | |
| 2023 | 16 | 10 | 40 | |
| Totals | 48 | 24 | 96 |
References edit
- ^ Rugby League Project
- ^ "Round 13 team lists". NRL.com. 1 June 2021.
- ^ "Reigning premiers Penrith make huge statement in NRL season opener". www.news.com.au.
- ^ "We hate Parra as Panthers mock Eels as Koroisau pokes fun at Tigers". www.smh.com.au. 3 October 2022.
- ^ Full list of every squad at the Rugby League World Cup 2021
- ^ "St Helens: World Club Challenge win 'seismic for British rugby league'". BBC Sport.
- ^ "'It was a mug's comment': Kenty blasts lack of 'class and humility' at Panthers". www.foxsports.com.au. 3 April 2023.
- ^ "Panthers make statement with Melbourne mauling, Rabbitohs score stirring upset over Warriors". ABC News. 30 June 2023.
- ^ "Casualty Ward: Hamlin-Uele, Chester suffer knee injuries". www.nrl.com. 15 July 2023.
- ^ "Eels pip Titans 25-24 in NRL thriller after Panthers, Warriors come away with wins". www.abc.net.au.
- ^ "NRL grand final 2023: Penrith Panthers defeat Brisbane Broncos – as it happened". www.theguardian.com.
- ^ "World Club Challenge: Wigan Warriors 16-12 Penrith Panthers - Cherry and Whites crowned world champions for fifth time". www.bbc.co.uk.
- ^ "Panthers run riot in grand final rematch after Broncos lose Walsh to ugly injury: What we learned". www.foxsports.com.au.
- ^ https://www.nrl.com/players/nrl-premiership/panthers/izack-tago/
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