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Sienna Lofipo

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Sienna Lofipo
Personal information
Born (2004-05-04) 4 May 2004 (age 20)
Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
Playing information
PositionHalfback, Lock
Club
Years Team Pld T G FG P
2023– Gold Coast Titans 15 3 0 0 12
Representative
Years Team Pld T G FG P
2023–24 Samoa 4 1 0 0 4
2024 Queensland 1 0 0 0 0
Source: [1]
As of 10 November 2024

Sienna Lofipo is an Australian rugby league footballer who plays as a lock for the Gold Coast Titans Women.

Background

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Born in Brisbane, Queensland. Lofipo is of Samoan descent.[citation needed]

Playing career

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2023

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In 2023, Lofipo captained the Under 19 Queensland Women's team to a 20–14 victory over the Sky Blues.[2]

Lofipo made her debut in round 1 against the North Queensland Cowboys.[3] Lofipo scored her first try in the 22–10 loss against Newcastle Knights.[4] Lofipo played in 2023 NRL Women's Premiership Grand Final unfortunately losing to the Newcastle Knights 24–12.

On 15 October, Lofipo made her debut for Samoa in the 2023 Rugby League Pacific Championships against Fiji winning 26–12.[5]

2024

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In 2024, Lofipo made her debut for Queensland in Game 2, beating New South Wales 11–10.[6] Lofipo sustained a PCL injury ruling her out for the last game of the series.[7]

In round 5, Lofipo made her return against the Sydney Roosters, after missing the prior weeks due to a knee injury.[8] In round 9, Lofipo scored a try in their 16-12 loss to the Canberra Raiders.[9] Lofipo resigned with the Gold Coast Titans until 2026.[10]

Lofipo was selected to play for Samoa in the 2024 Rugby League Pacific Championships.[11] On 19 October, Lofipo scored a try in their 30-16 win against Tonga.[12]

References

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  1. ^ "Sienna Lofipo - Career Stats & Summary". Rugby League Project.
  2. ^ Rosser, Corey (13 July 2023). "Second-half surge sees Queensland to victory in women's U-19s". NRL. Retrieved 26 August 2024.
  3. ^ Edwards, Colleen (24 July 2023). "Titans look forward to a bright future after young guns fire". NRL. Retrieved 29 August 2024.
  4. ^ Newton, Alicia (13 August 2023). "Roache double guides Knights to win over Titans". NRL. Retrieved 29 August 2024.
  5. ^ Rosser, Corey (15 October 2023). "Fetu Samoa survive late comeback to beat Fiji Bulikula". Retrieved 29 August 2024.
  6. ^ Edwards, Colleen (15 May 2024). "Sienna soaks up unique Origin experience". QRL. Retrieved 25 August 2024.
  7. ^ "Injury update: Sienna Lofipo". Titans. 12 June 2024. Retrieved 25 August 2024.
  8. ^ "Canfield to start as injured trio get all clear for return". Titans. 25 August 2024. Retrieved 26 August 2024.
  9. ^ Rosser, Corey (22 September 2024). "Temara brings up double century as Raiders hold out Titans". NRL. Retrieved 22 September 2024.
  10. ^ "Two more years for exciting Titans trio". Titans.com. 28 October 2024. Retrieved 10 November 2024.
  11. ^ "Pelite boost for Samoa in World Cup qualifiers". NRL.com. 10 October 2024. Retrieved 10 October 2024.
  12. ^ Rosser, Corey (19 October 2024). "Samoa down Tonga to keep World Cup dream alive". NRL.com. Retrieved 19 October 2024.
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