The NRL and Samoan rugby league communities are in mourning following the tragic death of former Penrith and Wests Tigers hooker Masada Iosefa after a quad-bike accident near Darwin.
He suffered fatal injuries after crashing in the Northern Territory rural township of Herbert on Monday night, the day before his 33rd birthday.
The Samoan-born hooker made his NRL debut for the Panthers in 2008, aged 20, and played 43 matches for the club before switching to the Wests Tigers in 2012. He made a further 14 NRL appearances at the Tigers.
Masada Iosefa s first try in the NRL
Iosefa also represented Samoa in four Tests from 2009-13.
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Brad Takairangi of the Kiwis runs at Akuila Uate of Fiji during the 2017 Rugby League World Cup. Hull KR won his signature after competition with the Huddersfield Giants and another Super League club. Coach Tony Smith said Takairangi was an important buy for the Robins. “He’s a very experienced player with a lot of versatility. Brad is able to play in the back-row, centres and stand-off. His versatility and experience will be enormous for us and will add to our strength in depth in a number of positions. Should we need him to fill in any of those positions he will be more than comfortable and proficient,” said Smith.
Gil Dudson has left Salford and joined Catalans Dragons. Picture: SWpix.com HERE S the ins and outs of professional rugby league over the past week in brief, keeping you abreast of the sport s movements in case you missed them as they happened. - Salford have signed Scotland international Danny Addy, the utility forward having had previous spells with Leigh, Hull KR and Bradford. - Andrew Dixon has joined Toulouse Olympique on a deal until 2022. Dixon was on the books at Toronto Wolfpack. - Leigh Centurions have taken Warrington Wolves Keanan Brand on loan for the 2021 season. - Catalans Dragons have signed Wales international Gil Dudson from Salford Red Devils on a two-year contract
Gil Dudson has left Salford and joined Catalans Dragons. Picture: SWpix.com HERE S the ins and outs of professional rugby league over the past week in brief, keeping you abreast of the sport s movements in case you missed them as they happened. - Salford have signed Scotland international Danny Addy, the utility forward having had previous spells with Leigh, Hull KR and Bradford. - Andrew Dixon has joined Toulouse Olympique on a deal until 2022. Dixon was on the books at Toronto Wolfpack. - Leigh Centurions have taken Warrington Wolves Keanan Brand on loan for the 2021 season. - Catalans Dragons have signed Wales international Gil Dudson from Salford Red Devils on a two-year contract