Ben Tameifuna

Quick Facts

Full Name	Ben Tameifuna
Occupation	Rugby Player
Date Of Birth	Aug 30, 1991(1991-08-30)
Age	33
Country	New Zealand
Horoscope	Leo

Ben Tameifuna Biography

Ben Tameifuna is one of the most popular and richest Rugby Player who was born on August 30, 1991 in New Zealand. A native of New Zealand, a tighthead prop was a part of the Chiefs in the year 2012.

He joined the team with the He became teammates with Liam Messam on the Chiefs in 2012. team with the Chiefs in 2012.

Tameifuna made his Hawke Bay’s debut as a teenager in 2010. He represented the New Zealand under 20s at the 2011 IRB Junior World Championship, and in March 2012 he made his Chiefs debut after an injury sidelined Ben Afeaki. In 2013, he signed a contract extension with the Chiefs until 2014.

Tameifuna’s uncle Sona Taumalolo was another Chiefs prop, who also played for Tonga at the 2011 Rugby World Cup. In July 2012, with hooker Mahonri Schwalger from Samoa, the two props combined for 60 minutes to help the Chiefs beat the Crusaders 20–17, at Waikato Stadium in Hamilton. When Tameifuna signed to play in France, Taumalolo was already playing there, for FC Grenoble.

His aunt, His uncle, Sona Taumalolo, also played prop for the Chiefs. was also a as a prop in the Chiefs.

Ben Tameifuna Net Worth

Ben Tameifuna is one of the richest Rugby Player from New Zealand. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Ben Tameifuna 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

The player made his Hawk’s Bay debut while he was still in the teen years.

He was the heaviest of the All Blacks in 2012.

Ben Tameifuna (pronounced Tongan pronunciation: [dɑːmeɪfʊnɑː] ; born (1991-08-30 ) 30 August 1991) is a New Zealand born rugby union player who plays for the Tonga national rugby union team. Tameifuna was a member of Tonga’s 31-man 2019 Rugby World Cup squad.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

Ben Tameifuna height 6 ft 0 in Ben weight 148 kg & body measurements will update soon.

Who is Ben Tameifuna Dating?

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Facts & Trivia

Ben Ranked on the list of most popular Rugby Player. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in New Zealand. Ben Tameifuna celebrates birthday on August 30 of every year.

Top Facts about Ben Tameifuna

1. Ben Tameifuna is a Tongan rugby union player.
2. He was born on February 24, 1991.
3. Tameifuna plays as a prop for Racing 92 in France.
4. He made his international debut for Tonga in 2013.
5. Tameifuna has played in two Rugby World Cups (2015 and 2019).
6. He stands at an impressive height of 6’0″ (183cm) and weighs around 308lbs (140kg).
7. In the Top 14 season of 2020-21, he made the most carries by any prop forward with a total of 225.
8. Tameifuna has won three French Top 14 titles with Racing Metro/Racing92.
9. His nickname is “The Bus”.
10. Despite being born in New Zealand, he chose to represent Tonga internationally due to his heritage and family ties to the country.

Was Ben Tameifuna an All black?

In May 2012 he was selected for the All Blacks to train for the three Test series against Ireland. At over 130 kg, he was the heaviest member of the All Black squad. Tameifuna was not capped for New Zealand.

How tall is tameifuna?

6′ 0″

Who is the heaviest rugby union player?

1. Walid Maamry – 25st 2lb. For weighing in at 25st 2lbs and taking the tape measure to 6ft 7ins, tighthead prop Walid Maamry is the heaviest player in the professional game.

What team is tameifuna on?

Union Bordeaux Bègles

Who is the fastest rugby player?

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