Joseph Paulo

Joseph Paulo (born 2 January 1988) is a professional rugby league footballer who plays as a loose forward, second-row and stand-off for St Helens in the Super League. 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. He has played for the NRL All Stars and New South Wales City sides.

Playing career

Parramatta Eels

In round 20 of the 2011 NRL season, against the Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs, Paulo made his club debut for Parramatta, coming off the interchange bench in the 8-7 loss at ANZ Stadium. This was Paulo’s only match for the Eels in 2011, and he spent the rest of the year playing for the Wentworthville Magpies in the New South Wales Cup.

On 16 June 2012, Paulo re-signed with the Eels, keeping him at the club until the end of the 2014 NRL season. Paulo finished the season having played a full season of first grade, appearing in 23 matches for the Eels in the 2012 NRL season as the club finished last for the first time since 1972.

In round 9 of 2013, against the Brisbane Broncos, Paulo scored his first club try for the Eels in the 19-18 win at Parramatta Stadium. Paulo finished the 2013 NRL season having played in all of the Eels 24 matches, scoring a try and kicking 6 goals as the club finished last on the table for a second consecutive year.

In round 24 of 2014, against the Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles, Paulo played his 100th NRL career match in the Eels 22-12 win at Parramatta Stadium. Paulo finished the 2014 NRL season with him playing in all of the Eels 24 matches, scoring a try and kicking 3 goals. On 30 October 2014, Paulo extended his contract with the Eels to the end of the 2016 NRL season after rejecting offers from the Canberra Raiders.

Paulo finished the 2015 NRL season having played in 14 matches for the Eels. On 2 November, Paulo was released from the final year of his Eels contract to sign a two-year contract with the Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks starting in 2016.

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