Tane Tuʻipulotu
| Date of birth | February 7, 1981 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Place of birth | Tonga | ||
| Height | 1.88 m (6 ft 2 in) | ||
| Weight | 98 kg (15 st 6 lb; 216 lb) [1] | ||
| School | St. Kentigern College | ||
| University | Massey University | ||
| Rugby union career | |||
| Playing career | |||
| Position | Centre | ||
| Professional / senior clubs | |||
| Years | Club / team | Caps | (points) |
| 2001-02 2003-08 2006 2008-11 2011-12 2012-13 |
Auckland Wellington → Manawatu Newcastle Yamaha Júbilo Newcastle |
21 4 68 13 11 |
(30) (5) (20) (15) (5) |
| Super Rugby | |||
| Years | Club / team | Caps | (points) |
| 2004-06 2007 2008 |
Hurricanes Chiefs Hurricanes |
25 11 9 |
(20) (10) (8) |
| National team(s) | |||
| Years | Club / team | Caps | (points) |
| 2000 2001-02 2004 |
New Zealand U19 New Zealand U21 Pacific Islanders |
1 |
(0) |
Tane Tu'ipulotu (born 7 February 1981 in Tonga) is a former rugby union player for the Hurricanes in the Super Rugby competition. He played as a centre. He has represented the Pacific Islanders. In summer of 2008 he signed for the Guinness Premiership side Newcastle Falcons, to arrive in November 2008, after the Air New Zealand cup. Tu'ipulotu quickly became a fan favourite at the club before joining the Yamaha Júbilo in 2012. Tu'pulotu returned to the Falcons for 18 months before a knee injury forced him to retire. Tu'ipulotu was a coach at local amateur side Novocastrians Rugby Football Club.
He now resides in New Zealand with his wife and 3 children
References
- ↑ "Aviva Premiership Rugby - London Wasps". web page. Premier Rugby. Retrieved 19 September 2011.
- ↑ http://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/sport/rugby-news/newcastle-falcons/2011/04/28/tu-ipulotu-to-quit-newcastle-falcons-for-japan-72703-28598060/
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