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Jethro Rinakama
Fijian-Australian rugby league footballer From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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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).
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Background
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
Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs
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]
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International career
He was named in the Fiji Bati squad for the 2024 Pacific Championships.[9]
References
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