Ioane Moananu

Ioane Moananu (born 8 February 2001) is a New Zealand rugby union player, currently playing for the Waratahs and Counties Manukau. His preferred position is hooker.^[1]

Ioane Moananu

Date of birth	(2001-02-08) 8 February 2001 (age 24)
Place of birth	New Zealand
Height	173 cm (5 ft 8 in)
Weight	113 kg (249 lb; 17 st 11 lb)
Rugby union career
Position(s) Hooker Current team Waratahs / Counties Manukau Senior career Years Team Apps (Points) 2022– Counties Manukau 17 (40) 2023–2025 Crusaders 3 (15) Correct as of 29 May 2023

Early career

Moananu attended De La Salle in Auckland, before playing for Manurewa RFC.^[2]

Professional career

Moananu was named in the Counties Manukau squad for the 2022 Bunnings NPC.^[3] He joined the Crusaders ahead of Round 3 of the 2023 Super Rugby Pacific season, making his debut against the Drua.^[4] He scored his first try for the team in the same game in the 78th minute. He also scored his second try for the side against the Rebels, earning comparisons to Keven Mealamu.^[5]