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Naiqama
Naiqama is a name of Fijian origin. Notable people with the name include: * Kevin Naiqama (born 1989), Australian-Fijian Rugby League player * Wes Naiqama (born 1982), Australian-Fijian Rugby League player * Naiqama Lalabalavu (born 1953), Fijian Chief {{given name, type=both Fijian-language surnames ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kevin Naiqama
Kevin Naiqama (born 4 February 1989) is a Fiji international rugby league footballer who usually plays as a or er for the Huddersfield Giants in the Super League and as a or for Fiji at International level. He previously played for the Newcastle Knights, Penrith Panthers, Wests Tigers and the Sydney Roosters in the National Rugby League, and St Helens in the Super League. Background Naiqama was born in Sutherland, New South Wales, Australia, and is of Fijian descent. He played his junior football for the Arncliffe Scots, before being signed by the St. George Illawarra Dragons. Naiqama is the younger brother of former London Broncos player and Fijian international, Wes Naiqama. Playing career Early career After playing with the St. George Illawarra Dragons, Naiqama joined the Newcastle Knights alongside his brother Wes in 2008. He played for the Knights' NYC team in 2008 and 2009, scoring 21 tries in 33 games. 2009 Naiqama played for Fiji in the 2009 Pacific Cup. 2010 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Wes Naiqama
Wes Naiqama (born 19 October 1982) is a Fijian Australian former professional rugby league footballer who last played for the London Broncos in the English Championship. He won 14 caps for the Fiji national rugby league team. He primarily played as a and er, but can also fill in at . He is the older brother of Huddersfield Giants player and fellow Fiji international, Kevin Naiqama. Background Naiqama was born in Sutherland, New South Wales, Australia. Playing career Early career Naiqama played his junior football for the Arncliffe Scots and attended James Cook Boys Technology High School before being signed by the St. George Illawarra Dragons. In 2002, he scored 38 points, 5 tries and 9 goals in a Jersey Flegg game for the St. George club against the North Sydney Bears. St. George Illawarra Dragons In Round 4 of the 2005 NRL season he made his NRL debut for St. George Illawarra against the Canberra Raiders. Naiqama played 20 games for the club in his debut season includin ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Naiqama Lalabalavu
Ratu Naiqama Tawake Lalabalavu (born 23 December 1953) is a Fijian Paramount Chief and the current speaker of the parliament. He had served as the leader of the opposition. Tui Cakau In 1999, Lalabalavu succeeded his late father, Ratu Glanville Lalabalavu, as the Tui Cakau, or Paramount Chief of Cakaudrove and of the Tovata Confederacy, one of three confederacies to which all Fijian tribes belong. He was challenged in court by Ratu Epeli Ganilau, son of former Fijian President Ratu Sir Penaia Ganilau who had himself held the Tui Cakau title prior to his death in 1993, but in 2001, the Supreme Court ruled in favour of Lalabalavu. He is a convert to Roman Catholicism. Lalabalavu is the father of SODELPA Member of Parliament Dr Ratu Atonio Lalabalavu. Political career Lalabalavu was elected to represent the Lau-Taveuni-Rotuma Open Constituency in the House of Representatives in 1999 as a candidate of the ruling Soqosoqo ni Vakavulewa ni Taukei (SVT), one of only 8 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
