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Lesley Vainikolo (Lesley Paea 'I'muli Vainikolo) was born on 4 May, 1979 in Nukualofa, Tonga, is a NZ international rugby league & England international rugby union player. Discover Lesley Vainikolo'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 44 years old?
| Popular As |
Lesley Paea 'I'muli Vainikolo |
| Occupation |
N/A |
| Age |
44 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Taurus |
| Born |
4 May, 1979 |
| Birthday |
4 May |
| Birthplace |
Nukualofa, Tonga |
| Nationality |
Tonga
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Lesley Vainikolo Height, Weight & Measurements
At 44 years old, Lesley Vainikolo height is 1.88 m and Weight 112 kg.
| Physical Status |
| Height |
1.88 m |
| Weight |
112 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 |
Lesley Vainikolo Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Lesley Vainikolo worth at the age of 44 years old? Lesley Vainikolo’s income source is mostly from being a successful player. He is from Tonga. We have estimated Lesley Vainikolo'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 |
player |
Lesley Vainikolo Social Network
Timeline
Lesley Paea 'I'muli Vainikolo (born 4 May 1979) is a former professional rugby league and rugby union footballer.
A dual code international, he has played for the New Zealand Kiwis in rugby league and England in rugby union.
He began his career playing rugby league in Australia for the Canberra Raiders of the National Rugby League and later in England for the Bradford Bulls of Super League.
He then moved to English rugby union club Gloucester.
In both codes, he has usually played as a.
Vainikolo was born on 4 May 1979 in Nukualofa, Tonga.
He grew up in West Auckland, New Zealand playing rugby union but switched to rugby league as he explains, "I first got into rugby league when I was 11. One of my mates got me into it. His team were short on numbers and my mate asked if I wanted to play. I grew up playing union, so I had the basic skills. I played the game and absolutely loved it. And I've been hooked since."
Vainikolo played for the Mangere East Hawks in the Auckland Rugby League competition.
He represented Auckland in the 1997 Super League Challenge Cup.
He represented the Junior Kiwis in 1998.
Vainkolo attended De La Salle College, Mangere East and holds the school's 100m record of 10.90s.
Vainikolo ran the 100 metres in 10.6 seconds in qualifying for the 1998 World Junior Athletics Championships.
So when Vainikolo received a call from Mal Meninga to join the Canberra Raiders, he had no hesitation.
Thus, in 1998, Vainikolo began his professional rugby league career for the Canberra Raiders in the Australian National Rugby League competition.
In his first season for the club, he was voted as the Canberra Raiders' rookie of the year.
While playing for the Raiders, Vainikolo was dubbed by Australian rugby league commentator Peter Sterling as 'The Volcano'.
The reason for this is because Sterling found the player's surname difficult to pronounce and shortened it to "Volcano" and he has been called this nickname ever since.
Vainikolo was selected for the New Zealand team to compete in the end of season 1999 Rugby League Tri-Nations tournament.
In the final against Australia he played on the wing in the Kiwis' 22–20 loss.
As Super League VI champions, the Bulls played against 2001 NRL Premiers, the Newcastle Knights in January 2002.
He played on the wing and scored a try in Bradford's victory.
Vainikolo made his début in the 2002 World Club Challenge.
His first season with the club in 2002 was disrupted by injury.
He scored only 13 tries in 24 appearances.
Vainikolo played for Bradford Bulls on the wing in their 2002 Super League Grand Final loss against St. Helens.
In his second season with the club he scored 28 tries in 32 appearances.
Vainikolo played for Bradford on the wing in their 2003 Super League Grand Final victory against the Wigan Warriors.
Having won Super League VIII, Bradford played against 2003 NRL Premiers, the Penrith Panthers in the 2004 World Club Challenge.
Vainikolo played on the wing, scoring a try in the Bulls' 22–4 victory.
In the 2004 season he broke the Super League try scoring record by scoring 36 tries in only 26 appearances, including five hat-tricks.
Vainikolo played for the Bradford Bulls on the wing and scored a try in their 2004 Super League Grand Final loss against the Leeds Rhinos.
Again in 2005, his season was disrupted with injury, although he still managed to score 34 tries in 23 appearances.
During the 2005 rugby league season his contract was due to expire at the end of the season and Vainikolo received what he says was "a very big offer" from Gloucester Rugby Club, who play in the Guinness Premiership.
At the end of the 2005 season, Vainikolo had scored 112 tries in 105 appearances for the Bulls.
He played for the Bradford Bulls on the wing, scoring aa try in their 2005 Super League Grand Final victory against the Leeds Rhinos.
As Super League champions Bradford faced NRL premiers Wests Tigers in the 2006 World Club Challenge.
Vainikolo played on the wing in the Bulls' 30–10 victory.
However, Vainikolo declined the offer and decided to remain with the Bradford Bulls until the end of the 2009 Super League season.
After signing the contract, Vainikolo's coach at the time, Brian Noble stated "Lesley is a world-class player and was in big demand from both union and league clubs. To manage to keep him in rugby league says a lot for the sport and also the Bradford Bulls."
