Josaia Naulumatua "Joe" Lovodua (born 18 March 1998) is a Fijian professional rugby league footballer who plays for Hull F.C. in the Super League. He primarily plays as a utility. He has represented the Fijian national team, most notably at the 2017 Rugby League World Cup.

Early life

Lovodua was born in Lautoka, Fiji.

Joe Lovodua

He played junior rugby league for Hurstville United.

Joe Lovodua

Playing career

Lovodua began playing for the St. George Illawarra Dragons in the 2017 Holden Cup. In 2018 and 2019 he played in the Canterbury Cup NSW for the Dragons.

Joe Lovodua

He was selected to represent in the 2017 Rugby League World Cup.

In 2021, he joined South Sydney's NSW Cup team. Lovodua joined Hull F.C. on a one-year contract for 2022. He played 25 games with Hull F.C. in the 2022 Super League season as the club finished 9th. Lovodua played 19 matches for Hull F.C. for in the Super League XXVIII season as the club finished 10th on the table.

References

External links

Dragons profile

2017 RLWC profile

1998 births

Living people

Combined Nationalities rugby league team players

Fijian rugby league players

Fiji national rugby league team players

Hull F.C. players

Rugby league hookers

Rugby league locks

Rugby league second-rows