Career
A Cook Islands international, he plays at lock, prop and second-row and previously played for the and in the National Rugby League. Born in Dunedin, New Zealand, Arona is of Cook Island descent and moved to Sydney, New South Wales as an 11-year-old, playing his junior rugby league for the Street Clair Comets, before being signed by the Penrith Panthers. Arona is cousins with Penrith Panthers and Cook Islands representative player Tupou Sopoaga.
On 4 October 2006, Arona made his international debut for the Cook Islands national rugby league team as a 17-year-old, playing off the interchange bench and scored the Cook Islands only try in the 46-6 loss to the Samoa national rugby league team
In October 2009, Arona played 2 matches for the Cook Islands national rugby league team in the Pacific Cup. Arona played in the Penrith Panthers New York City team in 2008-2009 before moving on to play for the NSW Cup team the Newtown Jets in 2010 where Arona was awarded the club"s best and fairest and best forward.
Earning himself a contract with the Arona finished his debut year in the NRL with him playing in 13 matches for the in the 2011 NRL season. On 3 November 2011 The annual RLIF Awards dinner was held at the Tower of London and Arona was named Cook Islands" player of the year.
Arona finished the NRL season with him playing in 20 matches and scoring 3 tries (12p) for the 2013 In July 2013, Arona represented the NSW Residents side.
Arona finished the 2013 NRL season with him playing in 3 matches for the Arona was part of the Cook Islands national rugby league team that participated in the 2013 Rugby League World Cup playing at lock in all 3 matches for the Cook Islands. On 6 December 2013, Arona signed with the after getting released from his contract with the 2014 In Round 1 of the 2014 NRL season, Arona made his National Rugby League Premiership debut for the, scoring a try in the Sharks 18-12 loss to the Gold Coast Titans at Remondis Stadium. Arona finished his first year with the in the 2014 NRL season with him playing in 21 matches and scoring 3 tries (12p).
On 5 November 2015, Arona signed a 1-year contract with Super League side starting in 2016.