Nixon Putt
Papua New Guinea international rugby league footballer
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Nixon Putt (born 3 March 1996) is a Papua New Guinean semi-professional rugby league footballer who plays as a second-row forward for the Central Queensland Capras in the Queensland Cup and Papua New Guinea at international level.
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| Born | 3 March 1996 Kumkui Village, Mount Hagen, Papua New Guinea | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 1.79 m (5 ft 10 in) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 96 kg (15 st 2 lb) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Position | Second-row, Lock, Centre | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Putt has previously played first-grade rugby league for the Castleford Tigers in the Super League, and spent time on dual registration at Batley Bulldogs in the RFL Championship and Newcastle Thunder in League 1. He has also played for the PNG Hunters and Norths Devils in the Queensland Cup
Background
Putt was born in Mount Hagen, Papua New Guinea.
Playing career
2017
Putt made his international debut for Papua New Guinea against the Cook Islands on 7 May 2017, in the Pacific Test at Campbelltown Sports Stadium, Sydney.[1]
2018
In 2018, at the end-of-year PNG Hunters awards presentation, he was awarded the Stan Joyce medal for the Player of the Year award. In the same year, he was signed by the Norths Devils for the 2019 Intrust Super Cup competition.[2]
2019
Putt played in every game and was awarded the best forward for the Norths Devils in the end of year club awards presentation. He was also selected to represent Papua New Guinea Kumuls for the inaugural Rugby League World Cup 9s to be hosted in Sydney, Australia.[3]
2022
In the final group stage game at the 2021 Rugby League World Cup, Putt scored two tries for Papua New Guinea in the 36–0 victory over Wales.[4]
2023
On 29 September 2023, the Castleford Tigers announced the signing of Putt on a two-year deal from the 2024 Super League season.[5][6] He described the move as a "dream come true"; "I'm really keen to introduce myself to the Cas fans. I'll play my footy, and my footy will tell the fans how I play, and get their support."[7]
2024
Putt was assigned squad number 17 ahead of the 2024 season.[8] He made his Super League debut for Castleford in round 1 against the Wigan Warriors.[9]
2025
On 12 October 2025 he played for the PNG Prime Minister's XIII in the 28-10 defeat to Australia’s Prime Minister's XIII in Port Moresby[10]