Sam Tuitupou (rugby union, born 2005)

Sam Tuitupou
Full nameSam Tuitupou Ah-Hing
Born (2005-02-24) 24 February 2005
Auckland, New Zealand
SchoolKelston Boys' High School
Notable relativeSam Tuitupou (father)
Rugby union career
Position Flanker / Number 8
Current team Moana Pasifika
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2026– Moana Pasifika 1 (0)
Correct as of 20 February 2026

Sam Tuitupou (born 24 February 2005) is a New Zealand rugby union player, who plays for Moana Pasifika in Super Rugby. His preferred position is flanker or number 8.[1]

Early career

Tuitupou is from Auckland and attended Kelston Boys' High School where he played rugby and captained their first XV.[2] After leaving school he joined up with the Blues academy, representing their U18 side in 2023,[3] and the U20 side in 2025.[4] In 2025, he was also a member of the North Harbour development side. He is the son of former All Black Sam Tuitupou and has Tongan heritage.

Professional career

Tuitupou trained with Moana Pasifika in pre-season ahead of the 2026 Super Rugby Pacific season, playing in the pre-season trial against the Highlanders.[5] He was a late call-up to the side for Round 2 of the season,[6] coming on as a replacement against the Hurricanes.[7]

References

  1. ^ "Sam Tuitupou". All Rugby. Retrieved 20 February 2026.
  2. ^ "Blues U-18 squad". Blues. 27 September 2023. Retrieved 20 February 2026.
  3. ^ "Blues U18 development squad". Blues. 14 September 2023. Retrieved 20 February 2026.
  4. ^ "Blues U20s squad for 2025". Blues. 13 March 2025. Retrieved 20 February 2026.
  5. ^ "Moana Pasifika name team for Waitangi Day pre-season clash against Highlanders". Moana Pasifika. 4 February 2026. Retrieved 20 February 2026.
  6. ^ "Match Centre - Super Rugby - Hurricanes vs. Moana Pasifka". SANZAAR. Retrieved 20 February 2026.
  7. ^ "Moana Pasifika debutants show promise in tough loss to Hurricanes". Moana Pasifika. 20 February 2026. Retrieved 20 February 2026.


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