Sylvester Namo (born 26 August 2000) is a Papua New Guinean professional rugby league footballer who plays as a forward for the

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in the

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. He represents Papua New Guinea at international level and played at the

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. He has previously played for the PNG Hunters and

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in the Queensland Cup. He has spent time on dual registration from Castleford at Newcastle Thunder in League 1.

Background

Born in

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, Papua New Guinea, Namo began playing rugby league for the KK Brothers Vikings in 2019 at

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where he was raised.

Playing career

Lae Snax Tigers

In 2020, Namo made his debut for the Lae Snax Tigers in the Digicel Cup, scoring a try in their Grand Final loss to the Hela Wigmen.

PNG Hunters

In 2021, Namo joined the PNG Hunters, playing 13 games for the club in the Queensland Cup. In 2022, he played 16 games, starting all 16 at prop.

North Queensland Cowboys

In November 2022, Namo joined the North Queensland Cowboys on a train and replacement contract for the 2023 season.

Castleford Tigers

On 1 October 2023, it was announced that Namo would join the

in the

on a two-year contract from

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. He made his debut on 8 March against Huddersfield, with coach

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managing his minutes as he returned from an

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. In April, Namo was given a five-match ban for dangerous contact against Wigan, with Castleford unsuccessful in their appeal against the ruling. He made his return to the team on 24 May against Hull FC, earning praise from Lingard for an impactful performance.

International

On 25 June 2022, he made his international debut for Papua New Guinea in their 24-14 victory over

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in the 2022 Pacific Test. In October 2022, he represented Papua New Guinea at the

, playing three games.

References

External links

PNG Hunters profileCastleford Tigers profile
{{DEFAULTSORT:Namo, Sylvester 2000 births Living people Castleford Tigers players Lae Snax Tigers players Newcastle Thunder players Papua New Guinea Hunters players Papua New Guinea national rugby league team players Papua New Guinean rugby league players PNG Prime Minister's XIII players Rugby league props Rugby league players from the Eastern Highlands Province Townsville Blackhawks players