Judah Rimbu (born 9 October 2001) is a Papua New Guinean professional rugby league footballer who plays as a hooker for the Castleford Tigers in the Super League and Papua New Guinea at international level.[3][4]

Career

Rimbu made his international debut for Papua New Guinea in their 46–10 victory over Cook Islands in the 2023 Pacific Test.[5]

Castleford Tigers

In September 2024, Rimbu was linked with a move to the Castleford Tigers in the Super League after a prior deal with Hull FC had fallen through.[6][7] On 1 November, Castleford announced that he would join from 2025 on a two-year contract.[8]

References

  1. ^ "Judah Rimbu - Playing Career - RLP". www.rugbyleagueproject.org.
  2. ^ "Player Summary: Judah Rimbu". Rugby League Records. Rugby League Record Keepers Club. Retrieved 9 March 2025.
  3. ^ "Six to debut for Kumuls – The National". www.thenational.com.pg.
  4. ^ "Judah Rimbu". Queensland Rugby League. October 16, 2023.
  5. ^ "Ex-NRL star's four-try blitz, 'best put-down of the year' contender stun as PNG crush Cook Islands". Fox Sports. October 15, 2023.
  6. ^ Shaw, Matthew (24 September 2024). "Castleford Tigers target Queensland Cup Player of the Year after exceptional year". Yorkshire Live. Retrieved 31 October 2024.
  7. ^ Tomlinson, Daniel (13 October 2024). "Judah Rimbu clarity amid Hull FC 'signed' reports for new Castleford Tigers recruit". Hull Daily Mail. Retrieved 31 October 2024.
  8. ^ "Castleford sign Papua New Guinea hooker Rimbu". BBC Sport. 1 November 2024. Retrieved 1 November 2024.


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