Jason Qareqare

Jason Qareqare (Fijian pronunciation: [ŋɡareŋɡare]; born 26 January 2004) is a professional rugby league footballer who plays as a winger or fullback for the Castleford Tigers (Heritage № 1008) in the Super League.

Jason Qareqare
Personal information
Full nameJason Qareqare
Born (2004-01-26) 26 January 2004
Lautoka, Fiji
Height5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)
Weight13 st 3 lb (84 kg)
Playing information
PositionWing, Fullback
Club
Years Team Pld T G FG P
2021– Castleford Tigers 3 1 0 0 4
As of 18 June 2021
Source: [1]

Background

Qareqare is of a Fijian background. He lived in Germany for 4 years before his family relocated to Yorkshire.[2]

Qareqare played his junior rugby league for the Kippax Knights. After previously playing football and rugby union, he was inspired to take up the sport by Fiji's run to the 2013 Rugby League World Cup semi-finals as well as due to rugby league's popularity in the area.[2][3]

Career

Qareqare made his debut in round 9 of the 2021 Super League season for the Castleford Tigers against Hull FC, rounding Jake Connor to score a try with his first touch of the ball.[4] This was later voted Castleford's Try of the Year despite strong competition.[5] He went on to make 2 further appearances in 2021.

References
  1. Rugby League Project
  2. Smith, Peter (2022-01-04). "Castleford Tigers: Schoolboy Jason Qareqare ready to make the grade in Super League". The Yorkshire Post. Retrieved 2022-02-01.
  3. Nasiko, Repeka (2021-06-26). "Jason hits headlines – Sacrifice and commitment pays off for youngster". The Fiji Times. Retrieved 2022-02-01.
  4. Craven, Dave (10 June 2021). "Castleford Tigers 12 Hull FC 30: Hull success but Castleford Tigers teenager shines on debut". The Yorkshire Post.
  5. "2021 End Of Season Awards". Castleford Tigers. 2021-10-04. Retrieved 2022-02-01.
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