Tony Roy Iro was born on 30 May 1967 and is a professional rugby league coach and former player who last coached the Cook Islands national rugby league team.
10 Facts About Tony Iro
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Tony Iro is a former New Zealand international representative, playing on the wing or in the second row in 25 Tests.
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Tony Iro is the older brother of former professional rugby league international footballer Kevin Iro.
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Tony Iro made his debut for the Kiwis in the 1988 World Cup final against Australia.
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Tony Iro moved to Australia in 1990 and played for the Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles.
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Tony Iro played at the 1995 Rugby League World Cup for the Kiwis, helping them to the semi-finals where they again went down to Australia in extra time.
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Tony Iro signed with new Super League club Hunter Mariners and after a season with his brother Kevin, ventured to play for the Adelaide Rams after moving to the forwards.
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In 2005 Tony Iro joined the New Zealand Warriors coaching staff and in 2008 was named in inaugural coach of the Toyota Cup team.
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Tony Iro was appointed to the New Zealand coaching staff in February 2009.
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In 2010 Tony Iro was appointed a New Zealand national rugby league team selector for two years.