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Wes Naiqama (Waisele Ligani Naiqama) was born on 19 October, 1982 in Sutherland, New South Wales, Australia, is a Former Fiji international rugby league footballer and coach. Discover Wes Naiqama's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 41 years old?
Popular As |
Waisele Ligani Naiqama |
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N/A |
Age |
41 years old |
Zodiac Sign |
Libra |
Born |
19 October 1982 |
Birthday |
19 October |
Birthplace |
Sutherland, New South Wales, Australia |
Nationality |
Australia
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Wes Naiqama Height, Weight & Measurements
At 41 years old, Wes Naiqama height is 182 cm and Weight 96 kg.
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182 cm |
Weight |
96 kg |
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Dating & Relationship status
He is currently single. He is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about He's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, He has no children.
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Wes Naiqama Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Wes Naiqama worth at the age of 41 years old? Wes Naiqama’s income source is mostly from being a successful Former. He is from Australia. We have estimated Wes Naiqama's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
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Source of Income |
Former |
Wes Naiqama Social Network
Timeline
Wes Naiqama (born 19 October 1982) is a Fijian Australian former professional rugby league footballer who last played for the London Broncos in the English Championship.
He won 14 caps for the Fiji national rugby league team.
He primarily played as a and er, but can also fill in at.
He is the older brother of Huddersfield Giants player and fellow Fiji international, Kevin Naiqama.
Naiqama was born in Sutherland, New South Wales, Australia.
Naiqama played his junior football for the Arncliffe Scots and attended James Cook Boys Technology High School before being signed by the St. George Illawarra Dragons.
In 2002, he scored 38 points, 5 tries and 9 goals in a Jersey Flegg game for the St. George club against the North Sydney Bears.
In Round 4 of the 2005 NRL season he made his NRL debut for St. George Illawarra against the Canberra Raiders.
Naiqama played 20 games for the club in his debut season including their shock preliminary final loss against the Wests Tigers.
The following year, he was limited to only nine games but he did feature in the clubs finals campaign which reached the preliminary final stage before they were defeated 24-10 by Melbourne.
In his final year at the club, Naiqama was once again limited to only nine appearances.
Naiqama made his Fiji debut in 2006.
In December 2006, Naiqama was arrested but not charged over an alleged assault in Sydney's King Cross.
His relationship with Australian/Fijian pop star Paulini Curuenavuli ended in 2006 with domestic violence speculations, and the singer has admitted to writing a song about the situation and abuse.
In 2007, Naiqama signed a contract with the Newcastle Knights starting in 2008, to be a part of the new Brian Smith era at the Newcastle outfit.
On 28 February 2007, Naiqama was convicted by a Sydney court for driving a car while his license was disqualified.
The court sentenced Naiqama to serve a maximum of eight months periodic detention, with a non-parole period of four months.
This was the fourth time Naiqama had been convicted of such an offence.
In 2008, Naiqama regularly started in the centres or at fullback.
He was also chosen as the replacement goal kicker after Kurt Gidley.
In 2008, Naiqama was named in the Fiji squad for the 2008 Rugby League World Cup.
He was frequently used as a bench utility player in 2009 and 2010 before gaining his spot back in the starting team in 2011, playing in career best form as a centre or fullback.
In Round 16 of the 2011 season, Naiqama got the chance to captain the Newcastle Knights for the first time after captain Kurt Gidley and vice-captain Jarrod Mullen were both injured at the same time.
He again was named captain in Round 17.
In June 2011, after career best form, Naiqama re-signed with the Newcastle side for three-years after rejecting a contract with his former club, the St. George Illawarra Dragons.
On 3 November 2011, the annual RLIF Awards dinner was held at the Tower of London and Naiqama was named Fiji's Player of the Year.
In 2012, after injuries and form loss, Naiqama was demoted to the NSW Cup after Round 9 by new head coach Wayne Bennett.
On 13 July 2012, Naiqama was released from the remaining two years of his contract with the Newcastle Knights and signed a two-year contract with the Penrith Panthers starting in 2013.
He was named vice-captain for Fiji's 2013 Rugby League World Cup campaign.
On 27 August 2014, Naiqama signed a two-year contract with the London Broncos in the 2015 Kingstone Press Championship.
In October 2014, Naiqama captained Fiji in their Hayne/Mannah Cup test match against Lebanon.
On 21 December 2015, Naiqama became the captain of London Broncos.