Va’aiga Tuigamala

Quick Facts

Full Name	Va'aiga Tuigamala
Occupation	Rugby League Player
Date Of Birth	Sep 4, 1969(1969-09-04)
Age	55
Birthplace	Faleasiu
Country	Samoa
Birth City	Faleasiu
Horoscope	Capricorn

Va'aiga Tuigamala Biography

Va'aiga Tuigamala is one of the most popular and richest Rugby League Player who was born on September 4, 1969 in Faleasiu, Faleasiu, Samoa. 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Va'aiga Tuigamala Net Worth

Va'aiga Tuigamala is one of the richest Rugby League Player from Samoa. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Va'aiga Tuigamala 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

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.

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.

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”.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

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Facts & Trivia

Va'aiga Ranked on the list of most popular Rugby League Player. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Samoa. Va'aiga Tuigamala celebrates birthday on September 4 of every year.

What happened Va AIGA tuigamala?

Tuigamala died on 24 February 2022 , at the age of 52. At the time of his death, he had diabetes and high blood pressure.

Is Inga Tuigamala still alive?

February 24, 2022

How old is vaaiga tuigamala?

52 years (1969–2022)

What did tuigamala died of?

Auckland, New Zealand

How many children did Inga Tuigamala have?

He is survived by his wife Daphne and four children. Tuigamala played 39 games for the All Blacks, including 19 tests beween 1989 and 1993 before relocating to the United Kingdom to play rugby league for Wigan. Tuigamala retired from rugby in 2002.