1. Jacob Kiraz was born on 23 November 2001 and is a Lebanon international rugby league footballer who plays as a winger or centre for the Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs in the NRL.
16 Facts About Jacob Kiraz
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Jacob Kiraz played his junior rugby league for the Berala Bears and later St Johns Eagles.
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In 2015, Jacob Kiraz was a member of the Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs under-15 Summer Development Squad.
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In June, Jacob Kiraz signed a three-year contract with the North Queensland Cowboys, beginning in 2020.
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Jacob Kiraz set up his side's third try just two minutes after coming onto the field.
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Jacob Kiraz played just one game in the tournament before being disqualified for being under the age of 18.
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In 2020, Jacob Kiraz moved to Townsville but played just one game for the Townsville Blackhawks Under-20s side before moving back to Sydney after the competition was cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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In 2021, Jacob Kiraz joined the Newcastle Knights on an NRL development contract.
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In round 7 of the 2022 NRL season, Jacob Kiraz made his NRL debut for Canterbury against Brisbane.
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Jacob Kiraz scored his first try in first grade the following week against the Wests Tigers.
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Jacob Kiraz played 15 games for Canterbury in the 2022 season scoring six tries.
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Jacob Kiraz would impress in the unfamiliar position of fullback for Lebanon during the Rugby League World Cup, scoring a try against Ireland as the Cedars made the quarter finals.
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In round 7 against arch-rivals Parramatta, Jacob Kiraz was taken from the field during the first half with a knee injury.
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Jacob Kiraz played a total of 19 matches for Canterbury in the 2023 NRL season as the club finished 15th on the table.
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On 24 October, Jacob Kiraz signed a contract extension to remain at Canterbury until the end of the 2027 season.
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Jacob Kiraz played 25 games for Canterbury in the 2024 NRL season and scored twelve tries as the club qualified for the finals.