Sonny Tonga'uiha
| Born | 1 August 2006[1] Northampton, England[2] | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Height | 1.93 m (6 ft 4 in)[3] | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 135 kg (21 st 4 lb; 298 lb) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| School | Northampton School for Boys | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Notable relative(s) | Soane Tongaʻuiha (father) Hudson Tongaʻuiha (uncle) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Sonny Tonga’uiha (born 1 August 2006) is an English professional rugby union footballer who plays as a prop forward for Northampton Saints.[4]
Early life
He attended the Northampton School for Boys.[5] He joined the Northampton Saints at under-14 level and went on to play for the Saints’ U18 side that reached the 2023-24 Premiership Rugby Academy League final.[6]
Club career
In May 2024, he joined the Northampton Saints senior academy ahead of the 2024-25 season.[7] He made his professional debut on 1 November 2024 in the Premiership Rugby Cup against Leicester Tigers.[8] To mark the occasion he was awarded his jersey by his father, a former Saints player himself, in a presentation.[9]
International career
He was involved with England at under-18 level in 2024.[10] He was a try scorer for England U20 against Wales U20 in the 2026 U20 Six Nations on 6 February 2026.[11]
Personal life
He is the son of Tongan former rugby union international player Soane Tongaʻuiha.[12]
References
- ^ "Sonny Tonga'uiha". epcrugby. Retrieved 16 January 2025.
- ^ "Sonny Tonga'uiha". rugbydatabase. Retrieved 16 January 2025.
- ^ "Sonny Tonga'uiha". Ultimate Rugby. Retrieved 16 January 2025.
- ^ "Sonny Tonga'uiha". All.Rugby. Retrieved 16 January 2025.
- ^ "Headteacher's Bulletin - Friday, September 27th 2024". nsb.northants. 27 September 2024. Retrieved 16 January 2025.
- ^ Heagney, Liam (15 May 2024). "Northampton sign legend's son to add a 'massive physical presence'". Rugby Pass. Retrieved 15 May 2024.
- ^ Vickers, Tom (13 May 2024). "Saints announce Senior Academy intake as eight youngsters make step up". Northampton Chronicle. Retrieved 15 May 2024.
- ^ Vickers, Tom (31 October 2024). "Northampton Saints v Leicester Tigers: Full team news for the cup curtain raiser". Northampton Chronicle. Retrieved 3 November 2024.
- ^ "Special moment as Soane Tonga'uiha presented jersey to son ahead of his debut match". Ultimate Rugby. 4 November 2024. Retrieved 16 January 2025.
- ^ Savage, Angus (25 September 2024). "England U18: Men's Development Camp Squad - Tight Five & Specialist Backs Camps". NextGenXV. Retrieved 16 January 2025.
- ^ Morgan, Charlie (11 February 2026). "How Steve Borthwick's DNA has bled into England A and under-20s". The Times. Retrieved 11 February 2026.
- ^ Morgan, Charlie (3 October 2023). "England's radical plan to create a first-class production line of props, hookers and locks". Daily Telegraph. Retrieved 15 May 2024.