Newcastle Red Bulls sign Fiji hooker Zuriel Togiatama on one-year deal
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 4, 2026, 12:13 PM
Last updated Aug 4, 2026
Newcastle Red Bulls have secured the signing of Fiji hooker Zuriel Togiatama for one year. The 27-year-old joins from Super Rugby team Fijian Drua, where he made 50 appearances. Head coach Dan McFarland praised Togiatama's competitive nature, set-piece skills, and physicality, indicating he will enhance the team's forward pack depth. The Red Bulls look to integrate Togiatama into their roster for the upcoming season.
- •Zuriel Togiatama signs a one-year deal with Newcastle Red Bulls.
- •He previously played for Super Rugby's Fijian Drua.
- •Togiatama has made 50 Super Rugby appearances.
- •Head coach Dan McFarland highlighted his competitive spirit and physicality.
- •Togiatama aims to provide depth to Newcastle's forward pack.
- 12:13 PMYahoo Sports — Newcastle sign Fiji hooker Togiatama
"Newcastle Red Bulls sign Fiji hooker Zuriel Togiatama on a one-year deal.
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