Poasa Faamausili
A powerhouse prop from New Zealand whose rugby league journey was defined by resilience and a hard-nosed approach in the forward pack.
Born 1996 (age 30)·New Zealand rugby league footballer·Birthday: February 14·Millennials
Biography
Born in Auckland, Poasa Faamausili's path to the NRL was a testament to raw power and determination. Standing at 194 cm and weighing over 115 kg, he was a formidable presence in the front row. His professional career began with the Sydney Roosters, where he developed his game before finding a more consistent role with the St. George Illawarra Dragons. Known for his aggressive runs and tireless work in defence, Faamausili brought a classic, no-frills style to the prop position. His final NRL stint was with the Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs, where he provided experienced depth to their forward rotation before retiring. His story is one of a classic journeyman, valued for his physicality and professionalism across every club he represented.
Millennials
1981–1996
The first digital natives. Grew up with the internet, came of age during 9/11 and the 2008 crash. Highly educated, deeply indebted, slower to marry and buy houses. Redefined work, identity, and what it means to be an adult.
Poasa was born in 1996, placing them squarely in the Millennials. The events that shaped this generation — the internet revolution, 9/11, and the 2008 financial crisis — shaped the world they entered and the choices available to them.
#1 When Poasa Was Born
The biggest hits of 1996
#1 Movie
Independence Day
Best Picture
The English Patient
#1 TV Show
ER
Poasa's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1996Born
Dolly the sheep cloned
Gas: $1.23/galHome: $99,700Min wage: $4.75/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Macarena" — Los del RioBest Picture: The English Patient
2001Started school
September 11 attacks transform the world
Gas: $1.46/galHome: $126,400Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Hanging by a Moment" — LifehouseBest Picture: A Beautiful Mind
2009Became a teenager
Michael Jackson dies; Bitcoin created
Gas: $2.35/galHome: $148,500Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Boom Boom Pow" — The Black Eyed PeasBest Picture: The Hurt Locker
2012Could drive
Curiosity rover lands on Mars; Sandy Hook shooting
Gas: $3.64/galHome: $143,200Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Somebody That I Used to Know" — GotyeBest Picture: Argo
2014Could vote
Russia annexes Crimea; Ebola outbreak in West Africa
Gas: $3.37/galHome: $160,700Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Happy" — Pharrell WilliamsBest Picture: Birdman
2017Turned 21
#MeToo movement; solar eclipse crosses the US
Gas: $2.42/galHome: $195,000Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Donald Trump"Shape of You" — Ed SheeranBest Picture: The Shape of Water
2026Turned 30
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Made his NRL debut for the Sydney Roosters in 2018 against the Wests Tigers.
- Played 45 first-grade NRL matches across his career with the Roosters, Dragons, and Bulldogs.
- Represented the New Zealand Māori rugby league team in 2019.
Did You Know?
He is of Samoan descent.
Before his NRL debut, he played for the Newtown Jets in the NSW Cup.
His younger brother, Henry, is also a professional rugby league player.
“You have to earn the right to play in this jersey.”
