Age, Biography and Wiki
Wairangi Koopu (Dane Wairangi Manurea Koopu) was born on 2 April, 1980 in Ōpōtiki, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand, is a New Zealand international rugby league footballer. Discover Wairangi Koopu'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 43 years old?
| Popular As |
Dane Wairangi Manurea Koopu |
| Occupation |
N/A |
| Age |
43 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Aries |
| Born |
2 April, 1980 |
| Birthday |
2 April |
| Birthplace |
Ōpōtiki, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand |
| Nationality |
New Zealand
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He is a member of famous footballer with the age 43 years old group.
Wairangi Koopu Height, Weight & Measurements
At 43 years old, Wairangi Koopu height is 185 cm and Weight 99 kg.
| Physical Status |
| Height |
185 cm |
| Weight |
99 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 |
Wairangi Koopu Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Wairangi Koopu worth at the age of 43 years old? Wairangi Koopu’s income source is mostly from being a successful footballer. He is from New Zealand. We have estimated Wairangi Koopu'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 |
footballer |
Wairangi Koopu Social Network
Timeline
Dane Wairangi Manurea Koopu (born 2 April 1980) is a New Zealand former professional rugby league footballer who played for the New Zealand Warriors and the Melbourne Storm in the National Rugby League.
Koopu primarily played in the, and as a.
He is now a reporter for The Crowd Goes Wild.
He is fluent in Te Reo Maori and often appeared on Māori Television.
Koopu was born in Ōpōtiki, New Zealand on 2 April 1980.
He is of Te Whānau-ā-Apanui and Ngāti Awa iwi.
Koopu started playing rugby league for the Taniwharau Rugby League club in Huntly, where he attended school at Te Wharekura o Rakaumanga.
In 1998 he also represented the Waikato Cougars, played for the Junior Kiwis and was named in the National Māori tournament team after representing Waikato Māori.
During the early part of 1999, Koopu played for the Glenora Bears and represented Auckland North.
While contracted to the Warriors, Koopu also played in the then feeder clubs for the NRL franchise, the Wynnum Manly Seagulls and the Newtown Jets.
Koopu made his first grade debut for the Auckland Warriors in Round 6, 1999.
He went on to play for the club 159 times, earning the nickname "Mr Consistency".
Koopu played for the New Zealand Māori in 1999 and at the 2000 Rugby League World Cup.
Koopu also represented the NZ Maori at the 2000 RLWC and played for the Kiwi's 3 times.
Koopu played for the New Zealand Warriors from the interchange bench in their 2002 NRL Grand Final loss to the Sydney Roosters.
It was not until 2004 that he made his debut for the New Zealand national rugby league team.
Koopu seriously injured his shoulder in 2006 and never fully regained his consistency with the Warriors.
As a result, after ten years with the Warriors, Koopu was released by the club at the end of the 2008 season.
That year Koopu again played for the New Zealand Māori in two games, including a match against an Indigenous Dreamtime side.
After being released by the Warriors, Koopu accepted a one-year contract with the Melbourne Storm for the 2009 season.
Koopu was named as reserve for the Storm team that won the 2009 NRL Grand Final, a premiership that was later stripped after their long-term salary cap breaches came to light in 2010.
In 2010 Koopu played alongside Stacey Jones and Awen Guttenbeil in rebuilding Pt Chev Pirates rugby league club in Auckland Rugby League's Phelan Shield.
In 2015, he was named at loose forward in Taniwharau's team of their first 70 years.
