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Niwhai Puru
Halfback
Player Bio
- Height:
- 178 cm
- Date of Birth:
- 07 February 2002
- Weight:
- 91 kg
- Birthplace:
- Blacktown, NSW
- Age:
- 24
- Nickname:
- -
- Debut Club:
- Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks
- Date:
- 29 May 2026
- Opposition:
- Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles
- Round:
- 13
- Previous Club:
- -
- Junior Club:
- Windsor Wolves
- Biography:
A talented halfback, Puru joined the Sharks ahead of the 2023 season after climbing the junior ranks at Penrith. A laser-like goalkicker, he helped guide the Newtown Jets to the 2024 NSW Cup premiership.
Career
- Appearances
- 1
- Tries
- 1
2026 Season
- Appearances
- 1
Scoring
- Tries
- 1
Kicking
- Forced Drop Outs
- 0
- Average Kicking Metres
- 88.1
Attack
- Try Assists
- 0
- Line Break Assists
- 0
Passing
- Offloads
- 0
- Receipts
- 32
Defence
- Tackles Made
- 25
- Tackle Efficiency
-
Running Metres
- Average Running Metres
- 102
- Total Running Metres
- 102
Fantasy
- Total Points
- 42
- Average Points
- 42
2026 Season - By Round
| Round | Opponent | Score | Position | Minutes Played | Tries | Goals | 1 Point Field Goals | 2 Point Field Goals | Points | Kicking Metres | Try Assists | Linebreaks | Tackle Breaks | Post Contact Metres | Offloads | Receipts | Tackles Made | Missed Tackles | Total Running Metres | Hit Up Running Metres | Kick Return Metres | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 | Sea Eagles | Won | 28 - 22 | Halfback | 80 | 1 | - | - | - | 4 | 88 | - | - | - | 26 | - | 32 | 25 | 2 | 102 | 10 | - |
Career By Season
| Year | Played | Won | Lost | Drawn | Win % | Tries | Goals | 1 Point Field Goals | 2 Point Field Goals | Points | Kicking Metres | Kicking Metres Average | Goal Conversion Rate | Forced Drop Outs | Try Assists | Offloads | Receipts | Tackles Made | Missed Tackles | Tackle Efficiency | Total Running Metres | Average Running Metres | Kick Return Metres | Total Points | Average Points | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sharks | 2024 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Sharks | 2026 | 1 | 1 | - | - | 100% | 1 | - | - | - | 4 | 88 | 88.10 | - | - | - | - | 32 | 25 | 2 | 92.59% | 102 | 102.00 | - | 42 | 42.0 |
Career Overall
| Year Start | Year End | Played | Won | Lost | Drawn | Win % | Tries | Goals | 1 Point Field Goals | 2 Point Field Goals | Points | Kicking Metres | Kicking Metres Average | Goal Conversion Rate | Forced Drop Outs | Try Assists | Offloads | Receipts | Tackles Made | Missed Tackles | Tackle Efficiency | Total Running Metres | Average Running Metres | Kick Return Metres | Total Points | Average Points | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sharks | 2026 | 2026 | 1 | 1 | - | - | 100% | 1 | - | - | - | 4 | 88 | 29.37 | - | - | - | - | 32 | 25 | 2 | 92.59% | 102 | 34.00 | - | 42 | 42.0 |
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Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks respect and honour the Traditional Custodians of the land and pay our respects to their Elders past, present and future. We acknowledge the stories, traditions and living cultures of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples on the lands we meet, gather and play on.
