Age, Biography and Wiki
Willie Poching (William Mila Poching) was born on 30 August, 1973 in Auckland, New Zealand, is a Former NZ & Samoa international rugby league footballer. Discover Willie Poching'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 50 years old?
| Popular As |
William Mila Poching |
| Occupation |
N/A |
| Age |
50 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Virgo |
| Born |
30 August 1973 |
| Birthday |
30 August |
| Birthplace |
Auckland, New Zealand |
| Nationality |
New Zealand
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He is a member of famous Former with the age 50 years old group.
Willie Poching Height, Weight & Measurements
At 50 years old, Willie Poching height is 1.82 m and Weight 103 kg.
| Physical Status |
| Height |
1.82 m |
| Weight |
103 kg |
| Body Measurements |
Not Available |
| Eye Color |
Not Available |
| Hair Color |
Not Available |
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.
| Family |
| Parents |
Not Available |
| Wife |
Not Available |
| Sibling |
Not Available |
| Children |
Not Available |
Willie Poching Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Willie Poching worth at the age of 50 years old? Willie Poching’s income source is mostly from being a successful Former. He is from New Zealand. We have estimated Willie Poching'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 |
| House |
Not Available |
| Cars |
Not Available |
| Source of Income |
Former |
Willie Poching Social Network
Timeline
Willie Poching is a New Zealand professional rugby league football coach and former player.
He is the former head-coach of Wakefield Trinity in the Super League.
When he was appointed head coach of Wakefield, he became the first Samoan head coach of a first grade rugby league club.
He made the Junior Kiwis in 1991 and captained the side in 1992.
Poching represented the Junior Kiwis in 1991 and 1992, captaining the side in 1992.
He played in 4 games for Auckland between 1992 and 1993, before signing a junior contract with the Brisbane Broncos for 1994.
During that year he toured New Zealand with Western Samoa and captained them in a game against a Manawatu XIII.
He joined the Auckland Warriors in 1995, however he only played two games for the club and was not re-signed for the 1996 season.
Poching played for Western Samoa at the 1995 World Cup, and also captained Samoa during their 2000 World Cup.
Over his long career Poching played for the Wakefield Trinity (Heritage № 1144) (captain) and was a huge crowd favourite and club captain for his final season.
He then joined the Leeds club in the Super League.
A former New Zealand, and Samoa international representative forward, he spent his career playing for clubs in New Zealand, Australia and finally England, winning the Super League championship with Leeds Rhinos in 2004.
Poching played for the Northcote Tigers, Marist Saints and Mount Albert Lions in the Auckland Rugby League competition.
Poching played for the Leeds side from the interchange bench in their 2004 Super League Grand Final victory against the Bradford club.
As Super League IX champions, the Leeds club faced 2004 NRL season premiers, the Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs in the 2005 World Club Challenge.
Poching played from the interchange bench, scoring a try in Leeds 39-32 victory.
Poching played for Leeds side in the 2005 Challenge Cup Final from the interchange bench in their loss against Hull FC.
He played for Leeds at in their 2005 Super League Grand Final loss against Bradford.
He played his single game for New Zealand against England at Halliwell Jones Stadium, Warrington during the 2005 Tri-Nations campaign.
Poching was forced to retire due to injury at the completion of 2006 season.
Poching was the academy coach at Leeds as well as the head coach of Samoa.
He moved from Leeds to become assistant coach to Tony Smith at the Warrington club in the 2010 post season, and coached the team to win the League Leader's Shield in 2011, Challenge Cup in 2012, and to two Grand Final defeats in 2012 (to Leeds) and 2013 (to Wigan).
The club finished 10th on the table and narrowly avoided relegation to the RFL Championship.
Poching father Eddie was the first manager of the Samoa national rugby league team.
Poching gave son Kobe Poching, his Super League debut in the Boxing Day 2021 clash between Wakefield and Leeds.
Poching signed as assistant coach at the Salford side for the 2017 season.
He later re-joined Hull Kingston Rovers and Tony Smith as assistant coach before returning to Wakefield Trinity as an interim head coach.
Poching was named head coach on 22 September 2021 after a successful interim stint.
On 12 September 2022, Poching announced he was departing Wakefield Trinity.
