Judah Rimbu

Judah Rimbu is a Papua New Guinean professional rugby league footballer who plays as a for the Brisbane Tigers in the Queensland Cup, and for Papua New Guinea at international level.

Career

Castleford Tigers

In September 2024, Rimbu was linked with a move to the Castleford Tigers in the Super League after a prior deal with Hull FC had fallen through. On 1 November, Castleford announced that he would join from 2025 on a two-year contract.
Rimbu made his Tigers debut on 9 February 2025 against Bradford Bulls in the Challenge Cup. He scored the match-winning try against Salford Red Devils in round 4, and was awarded Man of the Match for his performance in defence and attack. He was also named League Express 'gamestar' against Huddersfield in round 9 for a "classy 80-minute display", including making a 20-40 kick.

Return to PNG Hunters

On 14 June 2025, it was announced that Rimbu would be released from his contract by mutual agreement to pursue other playing opportunities, having made 10 appearances for the Tigers.

Brisbane Tigers

On 9 November 2025 it was reported that he had signed for Brisbane Tigers in the Queensland Cup

Representative

Rimbu made his international debut for Papua New Guinea in their 46–10 victory over Cook Islands in the 2023 Pacific Test.
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