Willie Isa

Who is Willie Isa?

Willie Isa is a professional rugby league player for Widnes in the Super League competition. Isa plays on the wing or in the centres.

Isa was signed by Melbourne Storm for the 2009 NRL season and he has been compared to the Storm's former star player, Israel Folau.

Isa previously played one NRL match for Penrith Panthers, called up unexpectedly at half-time in a NYC game to replace an injured player.

He was selected in the Samoan squad in 2010.

On 16 December 2010 it was announced that Isa had signed for Castleford on a 12-month contract, Castleford coach Terry Matterson referred to this signing as being similar to that of Rangi Chase

In 2012, Widnes fan, David Quayle created a Facebook page on Isa, stating that if Isa was to score; the Widnes fans would riot. Despite popularity on Facebook, no fans rioted when Isa scored his first Widnes try against Hull FC in a 42-16 win.

In 2013, William Isa found a new position, that position of second row transformed him into one of the form players of the super league.

On the 16th of May 2014, Isa was the 9th player in as many weeks to sign a new contract and stay with the Vikings. Willie signed a new two-year deal.