Jacob Laban Explained

Jacob Laban
Fullname:Jacob Laban
Birth Date:17 April 2004
Birth Place:Motoʻotua, Samoa
Height:189cm (74inches)
Weight:110kg (240lb)
Club1:New Zealand Warriors
Year1start:2024
Year1end:present
Appearances1:7
Tries1:0
Goals1:0
Fieldgoals1:0
Points1:0
New:yes
Source:[1]

Jacob Laban (born 17 April 2004) is a Samoan rugby league player who plays as a for the New Zealand Warriors in the National Rugby League (NRL).

Jacob Laban was educated at St Bernard's College, Lower Hutt before moving to Auckland in 2021 to complete his year 13 studies at Kelston Boys' High School.

Career

Laban made his first grade debut in his side's 34−4 victory over the South Sydney Rabbitohs in round 5 of the 2024 NRL season.

During a match in NSW cup, Laban was sent off after a melee with Canberra Raiders player Corey Horsburgh when Horsburgh punched Laban in the head.[2]

On 30 September 2024, Laban was named in the NSW Cup team of the year.[3]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Jacob Laban - Career Stats & Summary - Rugby League Project .
  2. Web site: Staff . Writer . 30 June 2024 . Warriors pair sent off after melee . 2024-10-03 . www.stuff.co.nz.
  3. Web site: Writers . Staff . 2024-09-29 . Laban included in NSW Cup Team of the Year . 2024-10-03 . Warriors . en.