Kayal Iro
Kayal Iro (born February 20, 2000) is a Cook Islands international rugby league footballer who plays as a and er for the Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks in the NRL. Background. Iro is the son of former player Kevin Iro and nephew of coach Tony Iro. He grew up in Rarotonga where he played for the Arorangi Bears, then moved to Auckland at age 14 and attended Mount Albert Grammar School. Playing career. New Zealand Warriors. In 2019, Iro played for the New Zealand Warriors under 20s, before moving to the Newcastle Knights. Newcastle Knights. On 12 November 2019, Iro  signed a one-year under 20s contract with the Newcastle Knights. International. Iro represented the Cook Islands in the 2019 Rugby League World Cup 9s, scoring two tries in a 30–7 victory against Tonga. He made his full international début in the 66–6 win over South Africa on 21 June 2019 at .