Latu Fainu
AustraliaathleteMaleb. 19994.7Global Dominance: 0.00%Latu Fainu is a rising star in the Wests Tigers' lineup, known for his agility and scoring prowess, exemplified by a key try during a recent match that helped turn the tide for his team, although he continues to navigate challenges with injury.
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Fainu was handed a three-match ban after being found guilty of dangerous contact at the judiciary on Tuesday night after going low on Thompson and flipping the Canterbury prop upside down and into a vulnerable position.
Adam Doueihi rules himself out of Tigers match after bust-up with BenjiAustralia· 2026-07-23
Latu Fainu was hit with a three-match ban at the NRL judiciary for a dangerous tackle.
Will Latu Fainu’s heavy ban force Benji Marshall to gamble on rookie?Australia· 2026-07-21
Latu Fainu pleaded not guilty to a dangerous contact charge for a tackle on Leo Thompson.
Manly receive Turbo boost as Tigers’ pair head to judiciaryAustralia· 2026-07-20
Latu Fainu was penalized for a tackle and spent time in the sin bin during the match.
Canterbury’s Lachlan Galvin gets the better of Jarome Luai in horror week for the TigersAustralia· 2026-07-18
Fainu is a young player that Luai has high hopes for in the upcoming season.
Star speaks on Wests Tigers future, Jahream Bula, Benji MarshallAustralia· 2025-11-15
Halves Luai and Latu Fainu are its present.
Wests Tigers try to move on as Lachlan Galvin hopes for his Ivan Cleary momentAustralia· 2025-07-30
Latu Fainu was caught on the 5th tackle near halfway.
Warriors v Tigers: Warriors bounce back against Wests Tigers for 11th win of season
New Zealand· 2025-07-13
Latu Fainu leads Wests Tigers to victory over Sydney Roosters.
Latu Fainu leads Wests Tigers to victory over Sydney Roosters to ease pressure on Benji MarshallAustralia· 2025-07-06
Latu Fainu shifted into the starting halves for the upcoming game.
Cody Walker, Campbell Graham back for South Sydney; Penrith Origin quintet returnAustralia· 2025-06-24
Latu Fainu will get the chance to stake his claim as Lachlan Galvin’s long-term replacement when he returns from injury on Sunday for the Wests Tigers.
Latu Fainu in line to first chance to replace Lachlan Galvin at Wests TigersAustralia· 2025-06-05
Latu Fainu is seen as a preferred halves partner for Jarome Luai over Lachlan Galvin.
Behind the bad blood and tension that fractured the Tigers playing groupAustralia· 2025-04-16
Latu Fainu is a Tongan international rugby player who is eager to play alongside his brothers at the Tigers.
Latu Fainu ready to make Galvin’s No.6 jersey his ownAustralia· 2025-04-16
Latu Fainu remains unavailable because of a broken thumb.
Lachlan Galvin set to be dropped for Tigers-Eels clashAustralia· 2025-04-15Latu Fainu is a back-up five-eighth for the Tigers who is currently unavailable due to surgery.
Lachlan Galvin’s West Tigers snub over lack of belief in Benji Marshall’s coaching abilityAustralia· 2025-04-14
Latu Fainu scored to give the Tigers a lead.
Jarome Luai on report as Wests Tigers suffer 26-24 loss to surging NZ WarriorsAustralia· 2025-03-30
