page_title: Joseph Tapine
section_title: 2015
hierarchical_section_title: Joseph Tapine / Playing career / 2015
caption_attribution_description: English: Joseph Tapine
context_page_description: Joseph Tapine pronounced, also known by the nickname of "Joe", is a New Zealand professional rugby league footballer who plays as a second-row and lock for the Canberra Raiders in the NRL. He has played for New Zealand and New Zealand Māori at international level.
  Tapine previously played for the Newcastle Knights in the National Rugby League.
context_section_description: On 23 June 2015, Tapine had assault charges dropped after a magistrate found prosecutors could not prove he was not acting in self-defence. In Round 22 against the Sydney Roosters, Tapine scored his first NRL career try in the 38-22 loss at Hunter Stadium.Tapine improved on his previous season, playing in 13 matches and scoring 1 try in the 2015 NRL season.
   
  On 27 September 2015, Tapine played in the Knights' 2015 New South Wales Cup Grand Final against the Wyong Roos in the 20-10 victory at Parramatta Stadium.
caption: Tapine playing for the Newcastle Knights in the NSW Cup
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