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Vaaiga Tuigamala
Va'aiga Lealuga Tuigamala, sometimes known as Inga Tuigamala, is a former professional rugby union and rugby league player. Born in Samoa, he represented New Zealand in rugby union, winning 19 caps, and later Samoa in both rugby league and rugby union. He played in one rugby league and two rugby union World Cups. Tuigamala began his career in rugby union, and played provincially for Auckland. He changed rugby football codes from rugby union to rugby league, and became an integral part of the successful Wigan team of the 1990s. He changed rugby football codes from rugby league to rugby union after rugby union became professional, he played in England, winning championships with London Wasps and Newcastle Falcons. A centre or wing, he was known as a powerful runner, much larger than most wings in rugby union.
BornVa'aiga Lealuga Tuigamala, September 4, 1969, Faleasiu, Samoa
EducationKelston Boys' High School
RelativesDavid Tua (cousin)

About Vaaiga Tuigamala

Rugby Player Vaaiga Tuigamala was born on September 4, 1969 in Samoa (He's 54 years old now).

Samoan rugby league and rugby union player who won back-to-back Challenge Cup Finals with the Wigan Warrios in 1994 and 1995. At the Rugby World Cup, he has represented both New Zealand and Samoa.

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Vaaiga Tuigamala before becoming famous

Vaaiga Tuigamala was born in the Zodiac sign Virgo (The Maiden), and 1969 is also the year of Rooster (雞) in the Chinese Zodiac.

Before making his professional debut with Auckland in 1988, he played amateur rugby for Ponsonby.

Achievement of Vaaiga Tuigamala

He postponed an arm surgery in order to play in the 2001 Rugby League World Cup, where he was named Man of the Match.

Vaaiga Tuigamala's Family, Spouse, Dating and Relationship

Daphne, his wife, has been the Director of Peaceful Funeral Services Ltd. for a number of years.

Vaaiga Tuigamala Collabed with

At the 1999 Rugby World Cup, he was teammates with future coach Rugby Player Pat Lam.

Vaaiga Tuigamala Income & Net worth

Vaaiga Tuigamala's income mainly comes from the work that created his reputation: a rugby player. Networth of Vaaiga Tuigamala in 2024 is 1,000,000$+.

Vaaiga Tuigamala Height and Weight

How tall is Vaaiga Tuigamala? At the age of 54, Vaaiga Tuigamala height is 5'11" (1.8m).

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Latest information about Vaaiga Tuigamala updated on March 12 2023.