Remarkably, Twidle was playing out on the wing, a position he’s never played before, having primarily featured at fullback and in the halves. ‍‘Always stood out’The Ngāruawāhia community was vocal on social media following the match, praising Twidle’s journey to the NRL. Rawiri said he and his wife were on their feet at home as his debut moment unfolded. Twidle is the second player from the club to debut in the NRL in the past 12 months, following Aublix Tawha, who debuted for the Dolphins last year before joining the Brisbane Broncos. He may have to wait for his next opportunity, however, after sustaining a shoulder injury while scoring his opening try.

Source: New Zealand Herald April 09, 2026 01:40 UTC