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Tawera Nikau was born on 1 January, 1967 in Huntly, New Zealand, is a Former NZ & NZ Māori international rugby league footballer. Discover Tawera Nikau'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 57 years old?

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Age 57 years old
Zodiac Sign Capricorn
Born 1 January, 1967
Birthday 1 January
Birthplace Huntly, New Zealand
Nationality New Zealand

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Who Is Tawera Nikau's Wife?

His wife is Hayley Nikau (m. 2006), Letitia Nikau (m. ?–2001)

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Tawera Nikau Net Worth

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Net Worth in 2024 $1 Million - $5 Million
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1967

Tawera Nuieia Nikau (born 1 January 1967) is a New Zealand former professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1990s and 2000s.

1988

He spent the 1988 season with the Canterbury Bulldogs on the New Zealand Rugby League's "Rookie Scheme".

1989

Between 1989 and 1997 Nikau was a New Zealand national rugby league team representative, although his international career was hindered by a dispute with Richie Blackmore that resulted in his refusal to play in the same side as Blackmore.

1990

A Waikato and Auckland representative, Nikau played his early club football for the Otahuhu Leopards, Sheffield Eagles, York Wasps (1990-1) and Castleford Tigers (Heritage No. 692).

1992

Tawera Nikau played in Castleford's 12–28 defeat by Wigan in the 1992 Challenge Cup Final during the 1991–92 season at Wembley Stadium, London on Saturday 2 May 1992, in front of a crowd of 77,386.

1993

Tawera Nikau played in New Zealand's 0–17 defeat by Great Britain at Wembley Stadium on Saturday 16 October 1993.

1994

Tawera Nikau played in Castleford Tigers' 33–2 victory over Wigan in the 1993–94 Regal Trophy Final during the 1993–94 season at Headingley, Leeds on Saturday 22 January 1994.

1996

Having already spent several seasons playing in England, during which time he earned representative honours for New Zealand, from 1996 to 1999, Nikau played in the Australian NRL, spending the 1996–1997 with the Cronulla Sharks, losing the 1997 Super League Grand Final to the Broncos in Brisbane.

Nikau toured with the New Zealand Māori side in 1996 and 1998 and played at the 1986 Pacific Cup.

1998

He joined the Melbourne Storm team in its 1998 inaugural year, helping the team reach a third-place finish in the minor premiership.

1999

A New Zealand international representative forward, he played club football at a number of different clubs in New Zealand, England and Australia during his career, including the Melbourne Storm's victory in the 1999 NRL season Grand Final.

Nikau was born in Huntly, New Zealand.

He began his career playing rugby league for the Otara Scorpions and rugby union for the East Tamaki Rugby Union club in Auckland before his family moved to the Waikato.

Melbourne also did well the following season and Nikau played as a in the 1999 NRL Grand Final victory over the St. George-Illawarra Dragons.

Nikau's performance has been credited with sparking Melbourne's second-half comeback.

From 1999 to 2001, Nikau was under contract with Super League franchise, the Warrington Wolves.

As a player, he was known for his high energy, fearless charges and his sometimes terrifying facial expressions while playing.

In defense he was often seen to be "everywhere"; making a tackle on one side of the field and the following the ball to complete a tackle on the other.

2000

Nikau attended the 2000 World Cup as captain of the Aotearoa Māori side.

2001

Nikau suffered a personal tragedy on 5 April 2001, when his wife Letitia died by suicide.

After taking some time from rugby to spend with his children in New Zealand, Nikau completed the season.

2002

He won in a charity boxing match in June 2002 against Samoan rugby union footballer Peter Fatialofa, supporting the Yellow Ribbon Fight for Life to prevent youth suicide.

2003

In 2003 Nikau had a motorcycle accident which resulted in an amputation of his right leg.

2004

In 2004 Nikau was the inaugural coach of the Waicoa Bay Stallions in the Bartercard Cup.

In 2004 and 2005 he coached the New Zealand Māori rugby league team.

Nevertheless, he participated in the 2004 Yellow Ribbon Fight for Life, defeating Tea Ropati.

In that same year, his athletic career to date and the details of the tragedies he had survived were described in the biography Standing Tall.

2006

In November 2006, Tawera was appointed New Zealand and Islander Liaison Officer with the South Sydney Rabbitohs.

2008

In 2008, Nikau was part of the Pacific Island Barbarians team at the Wheelchair Rugby League World Cup.

2010

In 2010 Nikau was appointed a New Zealand national rugby league team selector for two years.

Nikau also completed the New York City Marathon with Frank Bunce.

2011

In 2011 he was added as a consultant to the board of directors of the newly formed USARL.

2012

In 2012, Nikau was found guilty of assaulting his estranged daughter Heaven-Leigh outside the Huntly police station, he was convicted and fined after he failed to get a discharge without conviction.

This conviction was later quashed on appeal.

Nikau previously worked for Māori Television and previously provided NRL match commentary for Sky Sports.

He is the chief executive of Aotearoa Construction and owner and managing director of Team One Corporate Development, a training company.

In 2022, Nikau was the coach that lead the Rugby League team in Match Fit 2 in 2022 after the Rugby Union team was unable to secure an alumni match with the Wallabies alumni due to border restrictions in place due to COVID-19 pandemic.

They also played a two-day multisport tournament instead of full contact rugby due to social-distancing concerns.

In 2023, Nikau participated in season 3 of Match Fit, where former rugby players return to play against the Australian counterparts.

He officially joined in the first season that featured former rugby league stars as the Head Coach.