Joseph Malaki Tomane[1] (born 11 February 1990) is an Australian professional rugby union footballer. He played inside centre for Leinster in the first game of the 18/19 Pro14, and formerly played for the Brumbies in the Super Rugby competition. He has been capped for the Wallabies.
Tomane (pronounced Tor-mah-nee)[2][3] is of Samoan and Cook Islander descent. He was born in Palmerston North, New Zealand but moved with his family to Brisbane, Australia when he was three years old.[2][4]
In 2008, Tomane joined the Melbourne Storm in the National Rugby League. In only his ninth NRL game on 7 June 2009, playing against the Brisbane Broncos, Tomane scored three tries and took on the goal-kicking duties for the night to achieve six goals from nine attempts to bring his total points tally for the night to 24 in the Storm's 48–4 win over the Broncos.[6]
Tomane signed with the Gold Coast Titans on a two-year deal starting from 2010. He was also selected in the Samoan training squad in 2010.[7]
Rugby union
In June 2011 Tomane signed a two-year deal with the Brumbies to play in the Super Rugby competition.[3]
Tomane made his International debut playing against Scotland at Hunter Stadium in Newcastle on 5 June 2012. He had limited opportunities in the wet conditions but made a try saving tackle. An ankle injury sustained during training two days later ruled him out of the subsequent test series against Wales.[8]
On 5 July 2016, Tomane confirmed that he would be leaving the Brumbies for French club Montpellier at the end of the season.[9]
On 12 June 2018 Leinster Rugby confirmed that they had signed Joe Tomane on a two year deal.[10] His contract was not renewed for the 2020/2021 season and Leinster announced that he would be released on 13 July 2020.[11]
On 1 October 2020, Tomane confirmed his move to Japan to join Ricoh Black Rams in the Top League competition from the 2020-21 season.[12]
Personal life
In March 2014 Tomane was baptised along with twenty others at the Life Unlimited Church in Charnwood. Tomane was baptised as a child but wasn't religious growing up. However, after he turned his career around Tomane became a devout Christian. He now goes to church every week, prays before matches, has tattoos of his favourite bible verses, and pauses to thank God every time he scores a try. He also wants to start a Christian group for athletes in Canberra.[13]
Tomane has nine tattoos, most in relation to his Christian faith or Samoan heritage. He also has three stars behind his ear, which are for daughter Starsha. His other favourite rite tattoos are the cross on his left hand and his favourite Bible verse written across his stomach – Philippians 4:13 "I can do all things through Him who gives me strength".[14]
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Joseph Malaki Tomane 1 born 11 February 1990 is an Australian professional rugby union footballer He played inside centre for Leinster in the first game of the 18 19 Pro14 and formerly played for the Brumbies in the Super Rugby competition He has been capped for the Wallabies Joe TomaneBirth nameJoseph Malaki TomaneDate of birth 1990 02 11 11 February 1990 age 33 Place of birthPalmerston North New ZealandHeight1 88 m 6 ft 2 in Weight102 kg 16 1 st 225 lb SchoolSt Joseph s Nudgee CollegeRugby league careerPosition s Wing CentreSenior careerYearsTeamApps Points 2008 2009Melbourne Storm18 78 2010 2011Gold Coast Titans14 36 Rugby union careerPosition s Wing CentreSenior careerYearsTeamApps Points 2014 2015Canberra Vikings1 0 2016 2018Montpellier46 82 2018 2020Leinster21 15 2020 Ricoh Black Rams2 0 Correct as of 7 June 2021Super RugbyYearsTeamApps Points 2012 2016Brumbies67 125 Correct as of 7 June 2021International careerYearsTeamApps Points 2012 2015Australia17 25 2007Australian SchoolboysCorrect as of 7 June 2021 Contents 1 Early life 2 Rugby league 3 Rugby union 4 Personal life 5 Super Rugby statistics 6 References 7 External linksEarly life EditTomane pronounced Tor mah nee 2 3 is of Samoan and Cook Islander descent He was born in Palmerston North New Zealand but moved with his family to Brisbane Australia when he was three years old 2 4 In Brisbane Tomane attended Marsden State High School and played rugby league alongside Israel Folau Antonio Winterstein and Chris Sandow until he moved to Nudgee College for his senior year 5 At Nudgee he played rugby union alongside James O Connor In 2007 Tomane played for the Australian Schoolboys 3 as did O Connor Rugby league EditIn 2008 Tomane joined the Melbourne Storm in the National Rugby League In only his ninth NRL game on 7 June 2009 playing against the Brisbane Broncos Tomane scored three tries and took on the goal kicking duties for the night to achieve six goals from nine attempts to bring his total points tally for the night to 24 in the Storm s 48 4 win over the Broncos 6 Tomane signed with the Gold Coast Titans on a two year deal starting from 2010 He was also selected in the Samoan training squad in 2010 7 Rugby union EditIn June 2011 Tomane signed a two year deal with the Brumbies to play in the Super Rugby competition 3 Tomane made his International debut playing against Scotland at Hunter Stadium in Newcastle on 5 June 2012 He had limited opportunities in the wet conditions but made a try saving tackle An ankle injury sustained during training two days later ruled him out of the subsequent test series against Wales 8 On 5 July 2016 Tomane confirmed that he would be leaving the Brumbies for French club Montpellier at the end of the season 9 On 12 June 2018 Leinster Rugby confirmed that they had signed Joe Tomane on a two year deal 10 His contract was not renewed for the 2020 2021 season and Leinster announced that he would be released on 13 July 2020 11 On 1 October 2020 Tomane confirmed his move to Japan to join Ricoh Black Rams in the Top League competition from the 2020 21 season 12 Personal life EditIn March 2014 Tomane was baptised along with twenty others at the Life Unlimited Church in Charnwood Tomane was baptised as a child but wasn t religious growing up However after he turned his career around Tomane became a devout Christian He now goes to church every week prays before matches has tattoos of his favourite bible verses and pauses to thank God every time he scores a try He also wants to start a Christian group for athletes in Canberra 13 Tomane has nine tattoos most in relation to his Christian faith or Samoan heritage He also has three stars behind his ear which are for daughter Starsha His other favourite rite tattoos are the cross on his left hand and his favourite Bible verse written across his stomach Philippians 4 13 I can do all things through Him who gives me strength 14 Super Rugby statistics EditAs of 22 July 2016 15 Season Team Games Starts Sub Mins Tries Cons Pens Drops Points Yel Red2012 Brumbies 13 11 2 823 4 0 0 0 20 0 02013 Brumbies 18 13 5 1133 4 0 0 0 20 0 02014 Brumbies 11 8 3 648 3 0 0 0 15 0 02015 Brumbies 18 18 0 1408 8 0 0 0 40 0 02016 Brumbies 8 8 0 584 6 0 0 0 30 0 0Total 68 58 10 4596 25 0 0 0 125 0 0References Edit Nouvelle recrue Joe Tomane Press release in French Montpellier 27 June 2016 Archived from the original on 27 June 2016 Retrieved 27 June 2016 a b Joe Tomane Australian Rugby Union Retrieved 27 June 2012 a b c Towering Tomane set for rugby reunion Press release Brumbies media unit 27 June 2011 Archived from the original on 1 April 2012 Retrieved 7 June 2012 Donaghy Dave 12 July 2008 Tomane a man in demand Herald Sun News Archived from the original on 22 May 2013 Retrieved 29 June 2012 Marshall Matt 23 April 2009 School days to class acts The Daily Telegraph Archived from the original on 14 June 2011 Retrieved 29 June 2012 Match Stats Samoa Online Vuna set for Test debut after more Wallaby woe for Joe Tomane The Sydney Morning Herald Fairfax 7 June 2012 Retrieved 26 June 2012 Wallabies winger Joe Tomane confirms Montpellier move South China Morning Post 5 July 2016 Retrieved 10 July 2016 Joe Tomane Signs for Leinster Rugby 12 June 2018 I m grateful I got to wear the Leinster jersey Tomane 13 July 2020 Joe Tomane s new club confirmed after Leinster exit Ultimate Rugby 1 October 2020 Retrieved 19 October 2020 Chris Dutton 20 March 2014 Joe Tomane reborn for Brumbies in Super Rugby The Sydney Morning Herald Retrieved 23 July 2014 Chris Dutton 31 May 2012 Joe Tomane reborn for Brumbies in Super Rugby The Sydney Morning Herald Retrieved 23 July 2014 Player Statistics its rugby Retrieved 26 July 2016 External links EditARU Profile Brumbies Profile Leinster Profile Pro14 Profile Joe Tomane at European Professional Club Rugby Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Joe Tomane amp oldid 1156079970, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
