Jazmon Tupou-Witchman Explained

Jazmon Tupou-Witchman (born 19 December 2003) is a Cook Islands professional rugby league footballer who currently plays for the North Queensland Cowboys in the NRL Women's Premiership.

A or, she is previously played for the Cronulla Sharks.

Background

Tupou-Witchman played her junior rugby league for the Ellerslie Eagles in Auckland before moving to Australia. In Australia, she attended Marsden State High School and played for the Redlands Parrots.^{[2] [3] [4]}

Playing career

Early years

In 2019, Tupou-Witchman represented Queensland under-18s in their loss to New South Wales.^[5]

In 2020, she joined the Sydney Roosters, playing two seasons for their Tarsha Gale Cup side.^[6] In 2021, she represented Queensland under-19.^[7]

In 2022, she played for the Wynnum Manly Seagulls in the QRL Women's Premiership, being named their Player of the Year.^[8] In November 2022, she represented the Cook Islands at the Rugby League World Cup.^[9]

2023

On 24 May, Tupou-Witchman signed with the Cronulla Sharks.^[10]

In Round 1 of the 2023 NRL Women's season, she made her NRLW debut in the Sharks' 28–14 win over the Canberra Raiders.^[11] She left the club at the end of the season following the expiration of her contract.^[12]

In October, she represented the Cook Islands in their 28–20 loss to Papua New Guinea.^[13]

2024

Tupou-Witchman joined the South Sydney Rabbitohs for the NSWRL Women's Premiership season.^{[14] [15]}

On 9 September, Tupou-Witchman joined the North Queensland Cowboys for the remainder of the 2024 NRL Women's season.^[16] In Round 8, she made her debut for the Cowboys, coming off the bench in a loss to the Sydney Roosters.^[17]

External links

• NRL profile

Notes and References

1. Web site: Jazmon Tupou-Witchman – Career Stats & Summary – Rugby League Project. www.rugbyleagueproject.org.
2. Web site: New representative opportunity for Under 18 Girls. 3 December 2019. QRL.com.au.
3. Web site: Marsden girls learn skills from premiership-winning coach. 23 June 2020. QRL.com.au.
4. Web site: Keilee Joseph signs contract with Roosters and pushes for NRLW call-up. 24 June 2020. The Courier Mail.
5. Web site: Queensland Under 18 Girls team announced. 7 June 2019. QRL.com.au.
6. Web site: Juniors Selected for 2021 Squads. 30 January 2021. Sydney Roosters.
7. Web site: Under 19s lineup confirmed for NSW clash. 25 June 2021. QRL.com.au.
8. Web site: Saitaua and Tupou-Witchman Claim POTY Honours. 10 October 2022. Wynnum Manly Seagulls.
9. Web site: Everything you need to know about the Women’s Rugby League World Cup. 2 November 2022. Fox Sports Australia.
10. Web site: Sharks continue to build ahead of 2023 NRLW season. 24 May 2023. Cronulla Sharks.
11. Web site: NRLW Team List - Sharks v Raiders. 18 July 2023. Cronulla Sharks.
12. Web site: Sharks NRLW improve roster, confirm three signings. 30 January 2024. Zero Tackle.
13. Web site: Orchids shine bright despite late Moana comeback. 22 October 2023. LeagueUnlimited.
14. Web site: Women’s Team to Play Steelers in Round Ten. 3 September 2024. South Sydney Rabbitohs.
15. Web site: Final Round Against Panthers for Men’s Pathways with Women to Take on Dragons. 27 August 2024. South Sydney Rabbitohs.
16. Web site: A huge congratulations to Rabbitohs HNWP player Jazmon Tupou-Witchman. 9 September 2024. Instagram.
17. Web site: Cowboys Round 8 NRLW team list v Roosters. 15 September 2024. NQ Cowboys.