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Joseph Paulo

Joseph Paulo (born 2 January 1988) is a former professional rugby league footballer who last played as a loose forward, second-row and stand-off for Pia in the Elite Two Championship. He has played for both Samoa and the United States at international level.

He previously played for the Penrith Panthers, Parramatta Eels and the Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks in the NRL, and St Helens in the Super League. He has played for the NRL All Stars and New South Wales City sides.

Paulo was born in Auckland, New Zealand, to an American Samoan mother, Jane, and a Samoan father, Aukuso. He is also of Niuean descent. He was raised in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia and is the younger brother of former professional rugby league footballer, and convicted criminal Junior Paulo.[citation needed]

As such, he is eligible to represent the national teams of Australia, New Zealand, Niue, Samoa, and the United States.

Paulo attended Patrician Brothers' College, Blacktown, and represented the Australian Schoolboys team.

In round 6, against the Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks, Paulo made his NRL debut for the Penrith Panthers, starting at second-row in the 21-20 golden point extra time win at Remondis Stadium. Paulo would go on to play in 8 matches in his debut year, but also played for the Panthers NYC team.

Paulo was named in the Samoan squad for the 2008 Rugby League World Cup.

In round 17 of the 2009 NRL season, against the Parramatta Eels, Paulo scored his first NRL career try in the Panthers 38-34 win at Penrith Stadium. Paulo finished the season with him playing in 14 matches and scoring 2 tries. He was named as part of the Samoan side for the Pacific Cup. Paulo played at lock in Samoa’s 20-22 defeat by the Cook Islands at Barlow Park.

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