Jethro Rinakama
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| Full name | Ratu Jethro Rinakama | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Born | 18 April 2006 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 192 cm (6 ft 4 in) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 92 kg (14 st 7 lb) | |||||||||||||||||||||
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| Position | Wing | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Source: [1] As of 22 July 2025 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Jethro Rinakama (born 18 April 2006) is a Fijian‑Australian professional rugby league footballer who plays as a winger for the Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs in the National Rugby League (NRL).
Background
[edit]Rinakama was born in Australia and played his junior football for the Bankstown Bulls and Chester Hill Hornets.[2] A standout in the Bulldogs’ pathway system, he won the 2024 Jersey Flegg Cup premiership and represented both NSW City U18 and NSW U19 sides.[2]
He is the son of Adriu Rinakama, a former Fiji international rugby union utility back.[3]
Playing career
[edit]Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs
[edit]Rinakama burst onto the senior scene in 2025 during the club’s preseason, scoring three tries across two matches.[4]
He made his NRL debut in Round 19 of 2025, scoring a try in the Bulldogs' 12–8 win over the North Queensland Cowboys.[5][6]
He made two appearances in his debut season, crossing for two tries and averaging 189 running metres per game.[7]
On 20 February 2025, Rinakama signed a contract extension through 2027, committing to the Bulldogs' long‑term future.[8]
International career
[edit]He was named in the Fiji Bati squad for the 2024 Pacific Championships.[9]
References
[edit]- ^ "Ratu Rinakama – Career Stats & Summary". Rugby League Project. Retrieved 22 July 2025.
- ^ a b "Ratu Jethro Rinakama – 18th Man". 18th Man. Retrieved 22 July 2025.
- ^ "Exceptional work ethic pays off for Jethro Rinakama". Fiji Times. 10 October 2024. Retrieved 22 July 2025.
- ^ "Rinakama re-signs with Bulldogs". Canterbury‑Bankstown Bulldogs. 20 February 2025. Retrieved 22 July 2025.
- ^ "Local junior Lipoi Hopoi impresses on debut – similar report applies".
- ^ "19‑year‑old Jethro Rinakama scores on NRL debut". Fiji Village. Retrieved 22 July 2025.
- ^ "Jethro Rinakama NSW Cup stats". Canterbury‑Bankstown Bulldogs. Retrieved 22 July 2025.
- ^ "Bulldogs secure Fijian star Rinakama until 2027". Fiji Global News. 19 February 2025. Retrieved 22 July 2025.
- ^ "Vodafone Fiji Bati squad announced". FBC News. 8 October 2024. Retrieved 22 July 2025.