David Faiumu

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David Faiumu
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Personal information
Full nameDavid Maniapoto Faiumu[1]
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Wellington, New Zealand
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Playing information
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Club
Years Team Pld T G FG P
2004–08 North Qld Cowboys 76 8 0 0 32
2008–14 Huddersfield Giants 162 14 0 0 56
Total 238 22 0 0 88
Representative
Years Team Pld T G FG P
2005–07 New Zealand 10 1 0 0 4
2010 Samoa 1 0 0 0 0
2011–12 Exiles 2 0 0 0 0
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David Faiumu (born 30 April 1983) is a former professional rugby league footballer who played in the 2000s and 2010s. He is currently an assistant coach for the North Queensland Cowboys Women in the NRL Women's Premiership (NRLW) and the New Zealand women's national rugby league team.

A New Zealand and Samoan international representative, he played for the North Queensland Cowboys in the National Rugby League (NRL) and Huddersfield Giants in the Super League.[3]

Background

Born in Wellington, New Zealand, Faiumu is of Samoan descent and played his junior rugby league for the Randwick Kingfishers and Wainuiomata Lions.[4][5]

Playing career

In 2000, Faiumu played for Wainuiomata as a 17-year-old in the inaugural season of the Bartercard Cup before being signed by the Canberra Raiders.[6]

He spent two seasons playing for the Raiders' Jersey Flegg Cup side and represented the Junior Kiwis in 2001.[7]

In 2003, Faiumu left Canberra, joining the Central Comets in the Queensland Cup.[8] After one season at the club, he was signed by the North Queensland Cowboys.[9]

North Queensland Cowboys

In Round 11 of the 2004 NRL season, Faiumu made his NRL debut, coming off the bench in a 22–18 loss to the Penrith Panthers.[10]

In 2005, he became a regular in the Cowboys' 17, playing 21 games, which included coming off the bench in the club's first ever Grand Final, which they lost to the Wests Tigers. In October 2005, he was selected to play for the New Zealand in the Tri-Nations, coming off the bench in their 24–0 final victory over Australia.[11]

Huddersfield Giants

On 7 June 2008, after four-and-a-half seasons with the Cowboys, Faiumu was granted an early release from his contract to join the Huddersfield Giants.[12]

In 2009, he started at lock in the Challenge Cup final, which Huddersfield lost 25–16 to the Warrington Wolves.[13] On 16 October 2010, Faiumu represented Samoa in their 50–6 loss to New Zealand.[14]

In 2011 and 2012, Faiumu represented the Exiles against England.[15]

At the end of the 2014 season, following seven years at the club, Faiumu announced his retirement and took up a position as the Giants' Developmental Officer.[16]

Coaching career

In October 2017, Faiumu returned to Rockhampton, Queensland, taking up a role as assistant coach for the Central Queensland Capras.[17]

In 2019, Faiumu replaced Kim Williams as head coach of the Capras, a position he held until January 2021.[18][19]

In 2022, he became assistant coach of the Kiwi Ferns under head coach Ricky Henry.[20]

On 18 April 2024, Faiumu returned to the Cowboys as an assistant coach to their women's side.[21]

Club statistics

Year Team Matches Tries Goals Field Goals Points
2004 File:North Queensland colours.svg North Queensland Cowboys 13 1 0 0 4
2005 File:North Queensland colours.svg North Queensland Cowboys 21 5 0 0 20
2006 File:North Queensland colours.svg North Queensland Cowboys 18 2 0 0 8
2007 File:North Queensland colours.svg North Queensland Cowboys 20 0 0 0 0
2008 File:North Queensland colours.svg North Queensland Cowboys 3 0 0 0 0
2009 File:Giantscolours.svg Huddersfield Giants 30 3 0 0 12
2010 File:Giantscolours.svg Huddersfield Giants 32 4 0 0 16
2011 File:Giantscolours.svg Huddersfield Giants 27 2 0 0 8
2012 File:Giantscolours.svg Huddersfield Giants 25 2 0 0 8
2013 File:Giantscolours.svg Huddersfield Giants 28 2 0 0 8
2014 File:Giantscolours.svg Huddersfield Giants 20 1 0 0 4

Representative statistics

Year Team Matches Tries Goals Field Goals Points
2005 File:Flag of New Zealand.svg New Zealand 5 1 0 0 4
2006 File:Flag of New Zealand.svg New Zealand 1 0 0 0 0
2007 File:Flag of New Zealand.svg New Zealand 1 0 0 0 0
2007 File:Flag of New Zealand.svg New Zealand 3 0 0 0 0
2010 File:Flag of Samoa.svg Samoa 1 0 0 0 0
2011 Exiles 1 0 0 0 0
2012 Exiles 1 0 0 0 0

References

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  1. ^ FAIUMU, DAVID MANIAPOTO 2005 – 2007 – KIWI #721 Script error: No such module "webarchive". nzleague.co.nz
  2. ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content."Huddersfield Giants". web page. Huddersfield Giants. Retrieved 7 August 2011.
  3. ^ a b Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content."Statistics at rugbyleagueproject.org". rugbyleagueproject.org. 31 December 2017. Retrieved 1 January 2018.
  4. ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content."Homecoming a special one for Kiwis hooker". The New Zealand Herald. 10 October 2007.
  5. ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content."The Randwick Rave". My Gameday. 1 July 2016.
  6. ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content."Plenty of drama in bruising club league semifinals". The New Zealand Herald. 27 August 2000.
  7. ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content."Kiwi turns out to be a good fit at Townsville". The New Zealand Herald. 1 July 2005.
  8. ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content."Faiumu commits to Cowboys". Fox Sports Australia. 17 March 2009.
  9. ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content."Gamble Named Comets Best For 2003". League Unlimited. 10 October 2003.
  10. ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content."North Queensland Cowboys 18 lost to Penrith Panthers 22". Rugby League Project.
  11. ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content."Anzac Test Match2007". rugbyleagueproject.org. Shawn Dollin, Andrew Ferguson and Bill Bates. Retrieved 1 September 2013.
  12. ^ Article from The Townsville Bulletin
  13. ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content."Warrington take the biggest prize with first Wembley win in 35 years". The Guardian. 30 August 2009.
  14. ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content."Toa Samoa names team to face NZ". NRL. 8 October 2010.
  15. ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content."Brian McClennan completes Exiles squad to face England fixture". BBC Sport. 4 May 2011. Archived from the original on 13 January 2016.
  16. ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content."David Faiumu leaves Huddersfield Giants after play-off loss". BBC Sport. 27 September 2014. Retrieved 18 January 2015.
  17. ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content."Faiumu taps into CQ's 'raw talent'". The Courier Mail. 6 December 2017.
  18. ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content."Capras' new coach is ex Kiwi Test rep". QRL. 15 August 2018.
  19. ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content."Faiumu steps down as Capras head coach". QRL. 11 January 2021.
  20. ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content."David Faiumu: Kiwis Ferns v Jillaroos RLWC Final". iHeart. 19 November 2022.
  21. ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content."Faiumu back in Cowboys colours". NQ Cowboys. 18 April 2024.

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