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Va'aiga Tuigamala (Va'aiga Lealuga Tuigamala) was born on 4 September, 1969 in Faleasiu, Samoa. Discover Va'aiga Tuigamala's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is He in this year and how He spends money? Also learn how He earned most of networth at the age of 51 years old?
| Popular As |
Va'aiga Lealuga Tuigamala |
| Occupation |
N/A |
| Age |
52 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Virgo |
| Born |
4 September, 1969 |
| Birthday |
4 September |
| Birthplace |
Faleasiu, Western Samoa |
| Date of death |
February 24, 2022 |
| Died Place |
Auckland, New Zealand |
| Nationality |
Samoa |
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Va'aiga Tuigamala Height, Weight & Measurements
At 52 years old, Va'aiga Tuigamala height is 180 cm and Weight 110 kg.
| Physical Status |
| Height |
180 cm |
| Weight |
110 kg |
| Body Measurements |
Not Available |
| Eye Color |
Not Available |
| Hair Color |
Not Available |
Dating & Relationship status
He is currently single. He is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about He's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, He has no children.
| Family |
| Parents |
Not Available |
| Wife |
Not Available |
| Sibling |
Not Available |
| Children |
Not Available |
Va'aiga Tuigamala Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2022-2023. So, how much is Va'aiga Tuigamala worth at the age of 52 years old? Va'aiga Tuigamala’s income source is mostly from being a successful . He is from Samoa. We have estimated
Va'aiga Tuigamala's net worth
, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2023 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2022 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2022 |
Under Review |
| House |
Not Available |
| Cars |
Not Available |
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Va'aiga Tuigamala Social Network
Timeline
In October 2009, he travelled to Samoa with David Tua to see how they could assist in the aftermath of the Samoa tsunami.
In the 2008 Queen's Birthday Honours, Tuigamala was appointed a Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit, for services to rugby and the community.
He made his début for Western Samoa in 1996 against Ireland, going on to play 23 test matches, scoring 3 tries. He was an important part of the Samoa squad at the 1999 World Cup.
He also played international rugby league for Samoa, including at the 1995 World Cup. At the end of 1996's Super League I, Tuigamala was named at centre in the Super League Dream Team.
When rugby union became openly professional in 1995, Tuigamala was one of a number of former rugby union players who returned from rugby league. He played for London Wasps, winning the English Premiership, and later joined Newcastle Falcons in a world record £1m deal. He scored a hat-trick on his third appearance for Newcastle against Moseley at Kingston Park and was an important part of the 1998 Championship-winning side, making 16 appearances that season. He then delayed an arm operation to put in a Man of the Match performance in the 2001 Cup Final. Upon signing for the Falcons, teammate Doddie Weir called Tuigamala "simply the best rugby player in the world".
In rugby league, Tuigamala markedly improved his fitness and played as a centre in a very strong and successful Wigan team, winning several trophies over four seasons. Tuigamala played from the interchange bench in Wigan's 1994 World Club Challenge victory over Australian premiers, the Brisbane Broncos, in Brisbane.
Nicknamed Inga the Winger, he converted to rugby league, signing with English club Wigan in 1993. His biography Inga the Winger by Bob Howitt was also published in 1993.
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.
Born in Faleasiu, Samoa, Tuigamala played in New Zealand for Ponsonby and Auckland. He represented New Zealand (the All Blacks) in rugby union as a winger from 1989, playing his first test match against the US in 1991. He won 19 caps, including playing at the 1991 world Cup.
Va'aiga Lealuga Tuigamala MNZM (born 4 September 1969), 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 (two caps) and rugby union (23 caps). He played in one rugby league and two rugby union World Cups.
