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12 Facts About Nathan Fien

1.

Nathan Fien last played for the St George Illawarra Dragons in the NRL.

2.

Nathan Fien was a member of the 2008 World Cup winning New Zealand team and a member of the 2010 NRL Premiership winning St George Illawarra Dragons.

3.

Nathan Fien played in all four of the Kiwi's 2010 Four Nations internationals at halfback, including scoring the match winning try in the 79th minute of the final.

4.

Nathan Fien was educated at Blackheath and Thornburgh College, Charters Towers and played his junior rugby league for Brothers in Mount Isa.

5.

Nathan Fien later extended his contract until the end of 2009.

6.

Nathan Fien initially turned down this offer, hoping that his form in the World Cup could earn him a contract extension.

7.

In January 2009 Nathan Fien requested that the Warriors release him from his final season.

8.

In May 2009, after being dropped from first grade by the Warriors, Nathan Fien signed a three-year deal with the St George Illawarra Dragons from 2010.

9.

Nathan Fien was in the 2010 premiership winning St George Illawarra team and scored the final try of the 2010 NRL Grand Final, showcasing his dummy half skills.

10.

Nathan Fien played at halfback in the World Cup final, which was won by New Zealand.

11.

Nathan Fien retired from international rugby league following the 2012 ANZAC Test.

12.

Nathan Fien is an assistant coach with the Dolphins since their inaugural 2023 season in the National Rugby League competition.