Pauli Pauli
{{short description|Australian rugby league footballer}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=March 2015}}
{{Use Australian English|date=March 2015}}
{{Infobox rugby league biography
|name = Pauli Pauli
|fullname = Nouata Pauli Pauli
|image = Pauli Pauli Salford Red Devils.jpg
|imagesize = 290
|caption =
|birth_date = {{birth date and age|df=yes|1994|8|4}}
|birth_place = Silverdale, New South Wales, Australia
|height = {{convert|1.98|m|ftin|abbr=on|order=flip}}
|weight = {{convert|135|kg|stlb|abbr=on|order=flip}}
|position = {{rlp|SR|PR}}
|club1 = Parramatta Eels
|year1start = 2014
|year1end = 15
|appearances1 = 33
|tries1 = 3
|goals1 = 0
|fieldgoals1 = 0
|points1 = 12
|club2 = Newcastle Knights
|year2start = 2016
|year2end = 17
|appearances2 = 15
|tries2 = 1
|goals2 = 0
|fieldgoals2 = 0
|points2 = 4
|club3 = Wakefield Trinity
|year3start = 2018
|year3end = 19
|appearances3 = 46
|tries3 = 10
|goals3 = 0
|fieldgoals3 = 0
|points3 = 40
|club4 = {{nowrap|→ Salford Red Devils}}
|year4start = 2019{{small|(loan)}}
|year4end =
|appearances4 = 3
|tries4 = 3
|goals4 = 0
|fieldgoals4 = 0
|points4 = 12
|club5 = Salford Red Devils
|year5start = 2020
|year5end = 21
|appearances5 = 35
|tries5 = 7
|goals5 = 0
|fieldgoals5 = 0
|points5 = 8
| club6 = {{nowrap|York Knights}}
| year6start = 2022
| year6end = 23
| appearances6 = 24
| tries6 = 2
| goals6 = 0
| fieldgoals6 = 0
| points6 = 8
| club7 = {{nowrap|Doncaster RLFC}}
| year7start = 2024
| year7end = present
| appearances7 = 24
| tries7 = 12
| goals7 = 0
| fieldgoals7 = 0
| points7 = 24
|teamA = City NSW
|yearAstart = 2017
|yearAend =
|appearancesA = 1
|triesA = 0
|goalsA = 0
|fieldgoalsA = 0
|pointsA = 0
| teamB = {{nowrap|Combined Nations All Stars}}
| yearBstart = 2021
| yearBend =
| appearancesB = 1
| triesB = 0
| goalsB = 0
| fieldgoalsB = 0
| pointsB = 0
|retired = no
|source = [https://www.loverugbyleague.com/stats/players/Pauli-Pauli/ loverugbyleague]{{cite web|url=http://www.rugbyleagueproject.org/players/pauli-pauli/summary.html|title=Pauli Pauli - Career Stats & Summary|publisher=Rugby League Project|date=|accessdate=2016-03-20}}
| updated = 24 June 2024
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| mother =
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| alma_mater =
| relatives = Christine Pauli (sister)
}}
}}
Nouata Pauli Pauli (born 4 August 1994) is an Australian professional rugby league footballer who plays as a {{rlp|pr}} or {{rlp|sr}} forward for the Doncaster RLFC in the Championship.
He previously played for the Parramatta Eels and the Newcastle Knights in the NRL. Pauli played for Wakefield Trinity in the Super League and spent time in 2019 on loan from Wakefield at the Salford Red Devils in the Super League. He also has played for the New South Wales City side.
Background
Pauli was born in Silverdale, New South Wales, Australia, and is of Samoan descent.{{cite web|url=http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/sport/nrl/forget-fuifui-moimoi-young-gun-pauli-pauli-is-the-new-cult-hero-at-parramatta-eels/story-fni3ga7r-1226956432603|title=Forget Fuifui Moimoi Young Gun Pauli Pauli is the New Cult Hero at Parramatta Eels|website=Dailytelegraph.com.au|accessdate=2016-01-12}}
He played his junior rugby league for the Hills District Bulls, before being signed by the Parramatta Eels.
Playing career
=Early career=
From 2012 to 2014, Pauli played for the Parramatta Eels' NYC team.{{cite web|author=|url=http://nycdatabase.org/players/p/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150705095446/http://nycdatabase.org/players/p/|url-status=usurped|archive-date=5 July 2015|title=P|publisher=Nyc Database|date=27 December 2012|accessdate=2016-01-12}}{{Cite web |url=http://rleague.com/players/Pauli-Pauli_3624/Stats/ |title=Archived copy |access-date=29 March 2014 |archive-date=28 October 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141028212522/http://rleague.com/players/Pauli-Pauli_3624/Stats/ |url-status=dead }} In August 2012, he played for the Australian Schoolboys.{{cite web|url=http://www.ourfootyteam.com/assrl_2012_archives.php|title=ASSRL Schoolboys rugby league news, Australian Secondary School Rugby League, Australian Schoolboys|publisher=Ourfootyteam.com|date=|accessdate=2015-09-29}} On 5 July 2013, he re-signed with the Eels on a two-year contract.{{cite web|url=http://www.zerotackle.com/nrl/eels-announce-re-signing-of-youth-10271/|title=Eels announce re-signing of youth|work=NRL - Zero Tackle|accessdate=1 December 2014|date=5 July 2013|archive-date=28 October 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141028224821/http://www.zerotackle.com/nrl/eels-announce-re-signing-of-youth-10271/|url-status=dead}}
=2014=
In February, Pauli played for the Eels in the inaugural NRL Auckland Nines.{{cite web|url=http://rugbyleagueweek.com.au/squads-auckland-nines/|title=SQUADS FOR AUCKLAND NINES|work=Rugby League Week|accessdate=1 December 2014|url-status=dead|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20160115214258/http://rugbyleagueweek.com.au/squads-auckland-nines/|archivedate=15 January 2016|df=dmy-all}} In Round 4, he made his NRL debut for the Parramatta club against Penrith, playing off the interchange bench in Parramatta's 32–16 win at Parramatta Stadium.{{cite web|url=http://www.rugbyleagueproject.org/seasons/nrl-2014/round-4/parramatta-vs-penrith/summary.html|title=NRL 2014 - Round 4|publisher=Rugby League Project|date=|accessdate=2016-01-12}}{{cite web|url=http://www.parraeels.com.au/news/2014/03/29/round_4_nrl_late_mail.html|title=Round 4: NRL Late Mail|publisher=Parraeels.com.au|accessdate=1 December 2014|date=29 March 2014}}{{cite web|url=http://www.1eyedeel.com/forum/topics/pauli-pauli-to-make-his-debut-against-panthers|title=Pauli Pauli to make his debut against Panthers|publisher=Leyedeel.com|accessdate=1 December 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141028210815/http://www.1eyedeel.com/forum/topics/pauli-pauli-to-make-his-debut-against-panthers|archive-date=28 October 2014|url-status=dead}} In round 8 against the North Queensland Cowboys at 1300SMILES Stadium, he scored his first NRL career try in Parramatta's 14–42 loss.{{cite web|url=http://www.rugbyleagueproject.org/seasons/nrl-2014/round-8/north-queensland-vs-parramatta/summary.html|title=NRL 2014 - Round 8|publisher=Rugby League Project|date=|accessdate=2016-01-12}}{{cite web|author=|url=http://www.townsvillebulletin.com.au/sport/north-queensland-cowboys-thump-parramatta-eels-4214-at-1300smiles-stadium/story-fnjfzr2z-1226896917775|title=North Queensland Cowboys thump Parramatta Eels 42-14 at 1300SMILES Stadium|publisher=Townsville Bulletin|date=2014-04-26|accessdate=2015-12-15}} On 3 May 2014, he played for the New South Wales under-20s team against the Queensland under-20s team, playing in New South Wales' 30–8 win at Penrith Stadium.{{cite web|url=http://rugbyleagueweek.com.au/2014-nsw-u20s-origin-squad-announced/|title=NSW U20s ORIGIN SQUAD ANNOUNCED|work=Rugby League Week|accessdate=2015-04-10|url-status=dead|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20150402115014/http://rugbyleagueweek.com.au/2014-nsw-u20s-origin-squad-announced/|archivedate=2 April 2015|df=dmy-all}}{{cite web|author=|url=http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/sport/nrl/we-reveal-the-next-generation-of-stars-set-to-battle-it-out-in-the-under-20s-state-of-origin-clash/story-fni3fqyo-1226903806523|title=WE Reveal the Next generation of Stars Set to Battle it Out in the Under 20s State of Origin Clash|website=Dailytelegraph.com.au|accessdate=2015-12-15}}{{cite web|author=|url=http://www.couriermail.com.au/sport/queensland-lock-luke-bateman-suffers-homophobic-slur-in-nsws-u20s-state-of-origin-victory/story-fnia3gmj-1226904424159|title=Queensland Lock Luke Bateman Suffers Homophobic Slur in NSW's U20s State of Origin Victory|website=Couriermail.com.au|accessdate=2015-12-15}} He finished off his debut year in the NRL having played in 17 matches and scoring three tries for Parramatta.{{cite web|url=http://www.rugbyleagueproject.org/matches/Custom/Ny0xNjQ0LTQtLS0tLS0yMDc5MC0tLS0tLS0tLS0tLS0=|title=Custom Match List|publisher=Rugby League Project|date=2015-11-01|accessdate=2016-01-12}} On 8 September 2014, he was named in the Samoa train-on squad for the 2014 Four Nations,{{cite web|url=http://www.zerotackle.com/nrl/samao-train-on-squad-announced-14837/|title=Samoa train on squad announced|work=NRL - Zero Tackle|accessdate=1 December 2014|date=8 September 2014|archive-date=14 October 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141014081012/http://www.zerotackle.com/nrl/samao-train-on-squad-announced-14837/|url-status=dead}} but did not make the final 23-man squad.{{cite web|url=http://www.nrl.com/toa-samoa-name-four-nations-squad/tabid/10874/newsid/82434/default.aspx|title=Toa Samoa name Four Nations squad|website=NRL.com|date=7 October 2014|accessdate=2016-01-12}}
=2015=
On 31 January and 1 February, Pauli again played in the NRL Auckland Nines.{{cite web|url=http://rugbyleagueweek.com.au/eels-2015-nines-squad/|title=EELS NAME 2015 NINES SQUAD|publisher=Rugby League Week|date=2015-01-26|accessdate=2015-12-15|url-status=dead|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20150707105149/http://rugbyleagueweek.com.au/eels-2015-nines-squad/|archivedate=7 July 2015|df=dmy-all}} On 11 July, he re-signed with the Parramatta club on a two-year contract.{{cite web|author=|url=http://www.zerotackle.com/nrl/eels-re-sign-seven-players-18135/#LQi9bGBx1MQPI5T0.97|title=Eels re-sign seven players | NRL|publisher=Zero Tackle|date=2015-07-11|accessdate=2016-01-12}}{{cite web|author=|url=http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/sport/nrl/the-parramatta-eels-have-re-signed-pauli-pauli-on-a-new-two-year-deal/story-fni3ga7r-1227438284695?login=1|title=Parramatta Eels Have Re-Signed Pauli Pauli on a New Two Year Deal|website=Dailytelegraph.com.au|accessdate=2015-12-15|date = 11 July 2015}} He finished off the 2015 season having played in 16 matches for Parramatta.{{cite web|url=http://www.rugbyleagueproject.org/matches/Custom/Ny0xNjYwLTQtLS0tLS0yMDc5MC0tLS0tLS0tLS0tLS0=|title=Custom Match List|publisher=Rugby League Project|date=2015-10-30|accessdate=2015-12-15}}
=2016=
On 29 January, Pauli signed a two-year contract with the Newcastle Knights starting effective immediately, after being released from the final two years of his Parramatta contract.{{cite web|url=http://www.zerotackle.com/nrl/knights-sign-pauli-pauli-20404/#hsAGhG1ewfykRqy3.97|title=Knights sign Pauli Pauli | NRL|publisher=Zero Tackle|date=2014-08-15|accessdate=2016-01-29}} In February, he played for the Knights in the 2016 NRL Auckland Nines.{{cite web|url=http://www.nrl.com/2016-downer-nrl-auckland-nines-official-squads/tabid/10874/newsid/91563/default.aspx|title=2016 Downer NRL Auckland Nines Official Squads|website=NRL.com|date=3 February 2016|accessdate=2016-02-04}}
File:Pauli Pauli.jpg in 2016]]
In round 1, he made his club debut for Newcastle against the Gold Coast Titans, playing off the interchange bench in the 12–30 loss at Cbus Super Stadium.{{cite web|author=Laine Clark|url=http://www.smh.com.au/rugby-league/league-match-report/gold-coast-titans-grab-nrl-season-opening-win-against-newcastle-knights-20160306-gnbzkj.html|title=Gold Coast Titans grab NRL season opening win against Newcastle Knights|publisher=Smh.com.au|date=6 March 2016|accessdate=2016-03-07}} In round 12 against his former club Parramatta, he scored his first try for Newcastle outfit.{{cite web|url=https://www.nrl.com/knights-v-eels-five-key-points/tabid/10874/newsid/96499/default.aspx|title=Knights v Eels: Five key points|publisher=NRL.com|date=30 May 2016|accessdate=2016-06-05}} He finished the 2016 season having played in 15 matches and scoring one try.{{cite web|url=http://www.rugbyleagueproject.org/matches/Custom/MTUtMTY3Ny00LS0tLS0tMjA3OTAtLS0tLS0tLS0tLS0t|title=Custom Match List|publisher=Rugby League Project|date=|accessdate=2016-09-10}}
=2017=
Pauli was involved in a seven-car pileup on the M1 Pacific Motorway on 18 January 2017, suffering a dislocated hip and was taken to Gosford Hospital.{{cite web|url=http://www.foxsports.com.au/nrl/nrl-premiership/newcastle-knights-forward-pauli-pauli-involved-in-horror-car-crash-nrl-season-in-doubt/news-story/a6434860b5885e42b2adee8732a52210|title=Newcastle Knights forward Pauli Pauli involved in horror car crash, NRL season in doubt|work=Fox Sports|access-date=19 January 2017|date=19 January 2017}}
Whilst continuing his recovery, he featured for the Newcastle side in the Intrust Super Premiership NSW.{{cite web|url=https://www.foxsports.com.au/nrl/nrl-premiership/newcastle-forward-pauli-pauli-never-thought-hed-play-again-after-car-crash/news-story/edc5c18b47aafe1f132adcf9b47adaa7|title=Newcastle forward Pauli Pauli never thought he'd play again after car crash|work=Fox Sports|date=2 May 2017|accessdate=7 July 2017}}
Pauli made his representative debut for the New South Wales City side in the final City vs Country Origin match.{{cite web|url=http://wwos.nine.com.au/nrl/live-scores/9997/nsw-country-v-nsw-city-city-vs-country-2017#lineup|title=NSW Country vs NSW City|publisher=WWOS|date=7 May 2017|accessdate=7 July 2017}}{{cite news|last=Kennedy|first=Chris|title=City edge past Country for final time|url=http://www.nrl.com/city-edge-past-country-for-final-time/tabid/10874/newsid/106489/default.aspx|website=NRL.com|date=7 May 2017}}
After continuing to build up fitness in the Intrust Super Premiership NSW, Pauli's season was ended in July after fracturing his fibula in a match.{{cite web|url=https://www.newcastleherald.com.au/story/4785220/pauli-back-on-crutches-after-body-blow/|title=Pauli back on crutches after body blow|first=ROBERT|last=DILLON|date=12 July 2017|publisher=|access-date=11 September 2017}} The injury prevented him from playing another game for the Knights as he was not offered a new contract beyond 2017.{{cite web|url=http://www.newcastleknights.com.au/news/2017/09/07/mitch_barnett_wins_d_915742400.af_news.html|title=Mitch Barnett wins Danny Buderus Medal|first=NRL Digital|last=Media|publisher=|accessdate=11 September 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170911121512/http://www.newcastleknights.com.au/news/2017/09/07/mitch_barnett_wins_d_915742400.af_news.html|archive-date=11 September 2017|url-status=dead}}
On 22 November 2017, it was announced that Pauli had signed a one-year contract with English Super League side Wakefield Trinity with the option of extending for a further season.{{cite web|url=https://www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/sport/rugby-league/wakefield-trinity/pauli-pauli-tipped-to-provide-x-factor-for-wakefield-trinity-s-attacking-intentions-1-8871385|title=Pauli Pauli tipped to provide X-Factor for Wakefield Trinity's attacking intentions|website=www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk|accessdate=23 November 2017}}{{cite web|url=http://www.sbs.com.au/news/article/2017/11/23/former-nrl-forward-heading-super-league|title=Former NRL forward heading to Super League|publisher=|accessdate=23 November 2017}}
=2019=
On 14 May 2019, Pauli joined fellow Super League team Salford on a months loan, swapping with Salford Junior Sau. He joined Salford club ahead of the 2020 Super League season.{{citation needed|date=December 2023}}
=2020=
On 17 October 2020, he played in the 2020 Challenge Cup Final defeat for Salford against Leeds at Wembley Stadium.{{cite news|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-league/54555957/|title=Leeds beat Salford 17-16 after Luke Gale lands late winning drop-goal|work=BBC Sport }}
=2021=
On 25 June 2021 he played for the Combined Nations All Stars in their 26–24 victory over England, staged at the Halliwell Jones Stadium, Warrington, as part of England's 2021 Rugby League World Cup preparation.{{citation needed|date=December 2023}}
=2022=
On 25 October 2021, it was reported that he had signed for York RLFC in the RFL Championship.{{cite web|website=York Press|date=25 Oct 2021|accessdate=25 Oct 2021|title=York City Knights pull off major coup to sign Pauli Pauli|url=https://www.yorkpress.co.uk/sport/19670107.york-city-knights-pull-off-major-coup-sign-pauli-pauli/}}
=2023=
On 13 November 2023, it was announced that Pauli would be departing York.{{cite web|url=https://www.totalrl.com/ex-super-league-forward-pauli-pauli-leaves-york-knights-for-another-club/|title=Ex-Super League forward Pauli Pauli leaves York Knights for another club|website=www.totalrl.com}}
On 17 November 2023, it was reported that he had signed for Doncaster RLFC in the RFL Championship on a two-year deal for the 2024 season.{{cite web|website=Love Rugby League|date=17 Nov 2023|title=Former Super League & NRL powerhouse sees next destination confirmed following sudden York exit|url=https://www.loverugbyleague.com/post/former-super-league-nrl-powerhouse-sees-next-destination-confirmed-following-sudden-york-exit}}
References
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External links
{{commons category}}
- [https://wakefieldtrinity.com/player/pauli-pauli/ Wakefield Trinity profile]
- [https://web.archive.org/web/20160204203020/http://www.newcastleknights.com.au/team/profiles/pauli_pauli.html Newcastle Knights profile]
- [http://www.nrl.com/telstrapremiership/playerstats/playerprofile/tabid/10898/clubid/7/playerid/5315/seasonid/44/default.aspx NRL profile]
- [https://www.superleague.co.uk/player/353/pauli%3Cbr-%3Epauli SL profile]
{{Doncaster RLFC squad}}
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