Jahream Bula
Fiji international rugby league footballer
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Jahream Jordan Bula-Okesene (born 30 January 2002) is a Fiji international rugby league footballer who plays as a fullback for the Wests Tigers in the National Rugby League.
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| Full name | Jahream Jordan Bula-Okesene | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Born | 30 January 2002 Auckland, New Zealand | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 187 cm (6 ft 2 in) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 93 kg (14 st 9 lb) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Position | Fullback | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Background
Bula was born in Auckland, New Zealand. He is of Fijian, Indigenous Australian and Samoan descent.[2][3] Bula relocated to Australia when he was 13, attending renowned rugby league nursery Keebra Park High, and playing for the Runaway Bay Seagulls.
Career
2023
Bula was named to make his debut on 22 April, with coach Tim Sheens saying, "He's athletic, he plays the position well, he's only young but a good kid. I just want him to play his natural game. I don’t expect him to win us the game, I just want him to do his job."[4] Starting at fullback, Bula was among those who were awarded Dally M points as one of the best players in the game.[5] In round 20 of the 2023 NRL season, Bula scored two tries for the Wests Tigers in their 18-34 loss against Newcastle.[6] Bula played a total of 18 games for the Wests Tigers in the 2023 NRL season as the club finished with the Wooden Spoon for a second straight year.[7] On 20 September 2023. Wests Tigers announced the upgraded extension of Bula's contract to end of 2027 for a reported $2.7M.[8][9]
2024
In round 3 of the 2024 NRL season, Bula scored two tries for the Wests Tigers in their 32-6 victory over Cronulla.[10] In round 22, Bula scored two tries for the Wests Tigers in their 48-30 loss against North Queensland.[11] Bula played 21 games for the Wests Tigers and scored ten tries throughout the 2024 NRL season as the club finished with the Wooden Spoon for a third consecutive year.[12]
2025
Bula played a total of 18 matches for the Wests Tigers in the 2025 NRL season as the club finished 13th on the table.[13]
He scored 4 tries for Fiji in their Pacific Championship Bowl 48-24 win over Cook Islands in Port Moresby.[14]
Statistics
| Year | Team | Games | Tries | Pts |
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| 2023 |  Wests Tigers |
18 | 5 | 20 |
| 2024 | 21 | 10 | 40 | |
| 2025 | 18 | 8 | 32 | |
| 2026 | ||||
| Totals | 57 | 23 | 92 |